Project Manager - Rail Operation and Maintenance

About the role

Rail Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Practice Manages STV’s Team Of Consultants And Is a Practitioner In The Practice Which Provides Strategic And Technical Advisory Services Across The Lifecycle Of Rail Systems, From Planning And Operational Readiness Through Commissioning And Long-term Asset Performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of operational concepts, service plans, and scheduling strategies
• Assess and enhance operational readiness for new or expanded rail services
• Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ESOPS relative to O&M and Con-Ops
• Analyze performance metrics (on-time performance, reliability, capacity, safety) and identify improvement opportunities
• Support incident management planning and operational risk mitigation
• Develop and assist clients implement process improvements aimed at improving client key performance indicators
• Aid in the development of operations and maintenance contract documents including scope of services, performance metrics and specialized contract provisions
• Provide O&M advisory through design, procurement, testing, and commissioning phases
• Support operator mobilization and transition to revenue service
• Coordinate system integration and interface management across disciplines
• Review technical specifications, performance requirements, and contract deliverables
• Conduct operational and maintenance audits
• Support Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and continuous improvement
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety certification support
• Ensure compliance with applicable rail safety regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with agencies, operators, maintainers, and delivery partners
• Facilitate workshops, simulations, and operational readiness exercises
• Deliver clear, executive-level reporting and technical presentations
• Balance resource utilization to ensure that staff are appropriately utilized and workloads balanced across the practice
• Work with other project teams to provide appropriate support
• Work with staff on development goals
• Identify resource needs and support processes to address needs
• Provide leadership to help STV execute its strategic plans

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Transportation, Rail Systems, or related field
• 8-12+ years of experience in rail operations, maintenance, or rail systems consulting
• 3-5 + years managing professionals
• Demonstrated experience across passenger or freight rail environments
• Strong understanding of operational performance and maintenance practices
• Experience supporting rail project delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness programs

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or equivalent
• Familiarity with international rail standards and best practices
• Experience with CMMS / digital asset management systems
• Experience with PPP, concessions, or operator mobilization
• Knowledge of RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety)

Skills

• Rail systems and operations expertise
• Data-driven decision making
• Asset lifecycle management
• Safety leadership and risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Executive communication and technical reporting

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Pay

$149,671.54 - $171,053.19

Schedule

Hybrid work environment (office, field, and client site)

Travel to rail facilities and project locations required

Flexibility for commissioning, testing, and operational support activities