Senior Project Manager - CMTS LLC : Job Details

JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager Transit Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 35-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Project Manager located in Seattle, WA. Required Education: Bachelor's Degree is required with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Planning, Urban Design or a related field being preferred. Related college-level course work, Construction trade education, or other construction/design/project management related education is required. Required Certifications/Licenses: The following licenses/certifications are preferred within 180 days of hire: PE - Professional Engineer BTR - In-State Architectural License LAND Landscape Architecture License PMP - Project Mgmt Professional Certification as a CCM (Certified Construction Manager) Required Qualifications In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities: Provide project management services related to project design, cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and construction as necessary to deliver projects. Ensure policies and procedures are followed. Oversee and facilitate the construction of projects to ensure conformance with contract documents. Perform tasks as assigned including, but not limited to: design reviews, submittal reviews, RFI responses, permitting, change management, as-built maintenance, monthly pay requests and contract closeout. Oversee and coordinate the work of consultants, planners, and other support staff as required while following division guidelines. Resolve project issues, and interpret contract language and ensure intended outcomes as well as legal compliance. Prepare work scopes for staff, consultants, and contractors. Oversee the procurement and administration of consultant services. Review and comment on design drawings, specifications, schedules, and construction plans. Develop approaches to decision making that build consensus, conform with relevant policies and are defensible. Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders including operations, maintenance, jurisdictional partners, and consultants. Prepare and review minutes, documentation, technical reports, project updates, presentations and recommendations. Represent Sound Transit at various interagency and public meetings as a technical representative. Prepare and review requests for proposals; make recommendations on proposals, coordinate the preparation of bid documents, and prepare contracts for services and bid awards. Preferred Qualifications: Five (5) year of demonstrated experience with building design, systems, construction, cost estimating and all applicable codes and standards are preferred. Five (5) years of demonstrated experience with transit station design and urban design integration, design and/or project management for amenities in the public realm, material and product selection/selection implications, knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ADA-related), and including systems (e.g., electrical and mechanical) integration efforts as well as general civil design experience with light rail-related common environmental requirements, station, and station amenity cost estimating and relevant procurement practices are preferred. Five (5) years of demonstrated experience with transit station design and urban design amenity integration, knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ADA-related), as well as specialized or general civil, architectural, or landscape architectural experience related to common environmental requirements, permitting, scheduling, budgeting, cost estimating, utilities and design/construction procurement practices are preferred. Five (5) years of demonstrated experience with planning and transit design, stations design and urban design integration, design and/or project management for amenities in the public realm. Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g. ADA-related), as well as general civil design, architectural design, experience with light-rail and bus rapid transit/enhanced transit design and common environmental requirements (NEPA), FTA Capital Investment Grant program, project schedules, and cost estimating and relevant procurement practices are preferred. Responsibilities: Manage the effective utilization of professional/technical staff on assigned projects Perform technical and contract-related analysis, cost estimating, coordinating and monitoring project assignments by establishing priorities and managing employees Review and manage projects to ensure completion of work within schedules and budgets Maintain communication with client regarding the project; forecasting staffing requirements and assisting in development of employee skill requirements needed for projects Prepare scope of work, monitoring work progress and budgeting throughout assignment; provide analysis of change orders Coordinate the interaction of all subject matter experts, supporting staff and the subcontractors to accomplish assigned tasks within budget and schedule Monitor financial performance of projects and make recommendations for corrective actions, when needed Develop new business opportunities Ability to manage and work with our Business Development Staff to prepare successful technical and cost proposals Participates in Client interviews Preferred skills and abilities: Progressive transportation rail vehicle engineering and project management experience Diverse technical and contract skills Must possess a solid understanding of light rail construction transportation Excellent written and oral communication skills and critical thinking skills are a must Possess broad-based rail vehicle engineering knowledge Ability to manage, direct and supervise the work efforts of professional and technical staff on assigned vehicle projects Demonstrate strong organizational skills, work well within a team Salary: $160,000 Annually Bonus Pay: A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at managements discretion. Apply: CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Employment Type: Full Time