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Mott MacDonald

Principal Project Manager - Rolling Stock

Mott MacDonald, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Position:

Principal Project Manager - Rolling Stock

Country:

United States

Position Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Contract Type:

Regular (US only)

Work Pattern:

Full Time

Sector:

Transport

Discipline:

Railways

Job Ref:

3028

Recruiter Contact:

Jennifer Porquez

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a rolling stock Principal Project Manager/Vehicle Engineer to manage and lead key rolling stock projects and support business growth in North America. This candidate will be based in our Los Angeles, CA office and will be responsible for the following:

Providing rolling stock project management and technical expertise to external and internal clients

Overseeing the management of contract budgets

Monitoring the progress of projects and working with clients and stakeholders to resolve critical technical issues

Strategic consultant advice and planning providing solutions for rail fleet expansion, upgrade, procurement, and new technologies

Maintaining and building client relationships to grow the business

Providing strategic advice and oversight of vehicle procurement, and performance improvement projects

Collaborating with other disciplines to ensure rolling stock integration is addressed

Candidate Specification:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent and Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent is preferred

Must have 15-years minimum experience as a senior rolling stock manager/engineer

Experienced with rail vehicle procurement, specification development, general engineering, design reviews, systems integration, and the management of general engineering task-oriented programs. Testing and commissioning, quality assurance, maintenance, overhaul, and operational experience would be seen as a benefit

Experienced with various rail modes, vehicle types, and suppliers

Must have excellent communication skills, and experience in:

client representation

managing contract budgets

project management

procurement

design review

asset management

systems integration

producing technical specifications and report writing

general knowledge and appreciation of recognized industry standards and best practice related to rail vehicles

developing proposals to provide engineering services and technical support

Ability to be flexible and work both autonomously and within a team

Capacity to effectively work in a dynamic environment dealing with multiple disciplines and tasks

Salary Range:

$155,000 - $188,000

Benefits:

401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy:

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald:

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

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