Construction Manager - Rail & Transit (51464)
Urban Engineers · Mount Laurel, NJ
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Mount Laurel, NJ
Job highlights
- Manage major rail and transit construction projects.
- Oversee contractors, quality, budget, and schedules.
- Lead inspection and office engineering teams.
- Ensure project compliance with plans and specs.
- Client liaison and stakeholder management.
About the role
Construction Manager Rail Transit
Urban Engineers is seeking a Construction Manager to perform on-site construction management services for major rail and transit projects in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely completion of projects.
Responsibilities
- Perform day to day management of construction contractors, inspection, and office engineering staff.
- Manage overall contractor performance to ensure a quality product, maintain budget, and meet deadlines.
- Ensure all work conforms to project plans and specifications.
- Supervise arrangements and scheduling, coordinate meetings, review change orders and payments.
- Address disputes related to construction contracts.
- Manage office engineering functions, including correspondence, submittals, logs, and change orders.
- Provide quality control and assurance services in a lead field role.
- Supervise field inspection staff to document contractor progress and compliance.
- Maintain liaison with new and prospective client managers.
- Involve in project administration, accounting, and invoicing with the home office and client.
- Maintain staff certifications to satisfy client needs.
- Work with client Project Executives and Project Managers in project management.
- Attend and supervise meetings with management, designers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Assist in hiring and training staff to support project needs.
- Submit reviews, engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and project document controls.
- Provide support to the General Manager to achieve project goals.
- Ensure quality product and maintain designated budgets while meeting deadlines.
- Represent the firm in technical/professional societies.
- May participate in marketing functions.
- Work with other Rail & Transit managers to share and obtain work.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Quality System requirements.
- Stay updated on developments affecting service delivery and recommend changes.
- Develop and implement personnel development objectives and identify training requirements.
- Participate in non-corporate community organizations for social improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management, inspection, and engineering, preferably on complex rail and transit infrastructure projects.
- Overall experience in providing engineering services – 20 years.
- Must possess leadership qualities and be capable of supervising construction inspection and office engineering staff.
- Professional Registration as an Engineer is preferred.
- Ability to pass OSHA 30 is necessary.
- Rigorous background checks are required for air side property access.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Key skills/competency
- Construction Management
- Rail and Transit Projects
- Contractor Supervision
- Quality Assurance
- Budget Management
- Schedule Adherence
- Engineering Principles
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
Skills & topics
- Construction Manager
- Rail
- Transit
- New Jersey
- Engineering Management
- Project Management
- Infrastructure
- Contract Administration
- Quality Control
- OSHA 30
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years in rail/transit construction management and engineering experience, emphasizing leadership and supervisory skills.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your Bachelor's in Engineering, OSHA 30 certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of successfully managing teams, contractors, budgets, and schedules on complex projects.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with contract administration, change orders, dispute resolution, and quality control in rail and transit settings.
- Research the company: Understand Urban Engineers' focus on infrastructure and their commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Technical preparation
Review rail and transit project plans.,Understand contract specifications and standards.,Familiarize with ISO 9001:2000 quality system.,Practice using Microsoft Office Suite tools.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging project dispute resolution.,How do you ensure contractor quality and compliance?,Tell us about managing project budgets and schedules.,How do you lead and motivate inspection teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key qualifications for the Construction Manager Rail Transit role at Urban Engineers?
- The Construction Manager Rail Transit role at Urban Engineers requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a minimum of 10 years of experience in construction management, inspection, and engineering, preferably on complex rail and transit infrastructure projects. Strong leadership qualities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to pass OSHA 30 are also essential.
- What is the primary responsibility of the Construction Manager Rail Transit at Urban Engineers?
- The primary responsibility of the Construction Manager Rail Transit at Urban Engineers is to perform on-site construction management services for major rail and transit projects, overseeing contractors, ensuring quality, managing budgets and deadlines, and supervising inspection and engineering staff.
- Is professional engineering registration required for the Construction Manager Rail Transit position?
- While a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, professional registration as an Engineer is preferred but not strictly required for the Construction Manager Rail Transit position at Urban Engineers.
- What level of experience is needed for the Construction Manager Rail Transit job?
- Candidates for the Construction Manager Rail Transit position need at least 10 years of experience in construction management, inspection, and engineering, with a preference for experience on complex rail and transit infrastructure projects. A total of 20 years of engineering service experience is also noted.
- Does the Construction Manager Rail Transit role involve client interaction at Urban Engineers?
- Yes, the Construction Manager Rail Transit role involves maintaining a continuing liaison with new and prospective client managers, and working closely with client Project Executives and Project Managers. They will also be involved in client invoicing and payment processes.
- What kind of background checks are required for this role?
- Rigorous background checks are required for the Construction Manager Rail Transit role, particularly for accessing air side properties. A valid driver's license is also necessary.
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