Project Manager

About the role

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities

• Become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Direct and review the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determine and review budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Manage and review the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet budget goals.
• Contribute to the team in achieving all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and take preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Provide and present project status reviews to the client.
• Prepare and/or review cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
• Maintain a strong client relationship.
• Ensure the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• English Proficiency

Skills

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• Working knowledge of safety and security, buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills
• Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects
• Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Work/Life Programs such as Flextime
• Training and Development opportunities