Project Executive - Rail & Transit

About the role

SI Engineering, P.C. (SIE) is a full-service consulting engineering firm based in downtown Manhattan providing services in civil, structural, transportation engineering, bridge & facility inspection, construction management & inspection, and lighting design. We are engaged in projects ranging from local community improvements to large, high-profile, multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, delivering a wide range of solutions for public-sector clients. This role will oversee various MTA C&D transit projects, ensuring successful construction and overall project delivery while maintaining client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of large-scale multidisciplinary rail construction projects
• Managing the overall project team, including budget and schedule
• Serving as the primary point of contact to the client on all project matters
• Taking overall responsibility for construction management
• Ensuring overall project delivery and quality
• Identifying and recommending candidates for the rail/transit team
• Leading pursuits of rail/transit projects, serving as technical lead on key pursuits
• Participating in strategic positioning for major regional project opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar field
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Certified Construction Manager
• 20+ years of experience in rail construction projects, including stations, line structures, communications systems, and track work
• Experience with MTA C&D (including NYCT, LIRR, MNR), Amtrak, NJ Transit, and PANYNJ
• Experience with design-build projects

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate new clients, identify opportunities, and win work
• Strong relationships within the industry, including agencies, consultants, and contractors
• Ability to take ownership and be accountable for projects and personnel
• Excellent communication skills and work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and support business development and proposal activities
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical requirements, outline tasks, manpower, and equipment needs, establish fees, scope, and project budgets, and create project schedules
• Demonstrated ability to administer project data and reports, communicating verbally and in writing to all parties involved

Pay

Expected salary range is $187,200 – $301,600 annually. Actual compensation will be dependent on the individual’s qualifications, skills, experience, and physical work location.

Benefits

• 17 PTO days per year, with an additional PTO day for every year after five years
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 100% 401K matching, up to 5% of employee income
• A choice of two comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Continuing education assistance