Project Manager, Signal Systems
$130,000–$165,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Manage vital signal supplier and integrator subcontract scope for transit and rail infrastructure projects, including wayside signal systems, interlockings, and train control interfaces. Own the signal scope matrix to track division of work between integrators, providers, and E-J, while coordinating design submittals, circuit plans, and control line diagrams. Execute installation of signal cases, switch machines, track circuits, and power distribution in active railroad environments, managing procurement, cost-loaded schedules, and change orders. Resolve conflicts between specifications and drawings to maintain progress, and coordinate testing, commissioning, and cutover windows with the client and operating railroad. Maintain accurate documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of project manager experience
- signal systems experience on transit or rail projects
- Working knowledge of vital signal systems, interlockings, track circuits, grade crossing warning, train control and PTC, and signal power distribution
- Ability to read and administer signal design documents including circuit plans, control line diagrams, and cable plans
- Experience managing signal subcontractors, integrators, and OEM suppliers
- Familiarity with signal testing, commissioning, and cutover in active railroad environments
- Experience with public transit agency contracts
- Ability to read and administer contract documents, including identifying conflicts between specifications and appendices
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent work experience in the electrical contracting/engineering space
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Primavera P6
- Ability to obtain OSHA 30. Roadway worker protection certification or ability to obtain
- Valid driver's license
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
- Strong business acumen in project planning and management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- approximately 30% travel to Boston, MA, or Boston, MA-based 100%
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with commuter, intercity, or urban transit agencies such as Amtrak, MTA, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, MBTA, PATH, PATCO, SEPTA, or comparable
- Broader transit systems experience in communications or traction power, controls
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