Transit Rail Project Manager

Arcadis

Project Manager for transit rail projects at Arcadis, leading teams through all project phases. Overseeing engineering, procurement, and delivery while ensuring client satisfaction and project profitability.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $185,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve in a project manager role on transit & rail transportation project delivered via various delivery methods
Perform a variety of technical development tasks related to management of projects
Lead and manage the project team through all phases of project planning, procurement, engineering, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other specified requirements stated in the contract
Manage the commercial interest of the client while driving the on-time and on-budget delivery
Accountable for overall management and successful execution of consultant’s contract to ensure performance and profitability
Develop and maintain Project Management Plans to include Program Controls, Document Control, Design Management, Risk Management, Safety Management, Quality Control, and Environmental Compliance
Develop and implement a communication strategy to increase the effectiveness of discipline-related processes, systems, and practices, and mitigating discipline-related risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
15+ years of experience in rail/transit engineering, with a focus on design and construction of infrastructure/system assets
Minimum 8 years of experience in the project management of transit /rail transportation projects
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license; currently (or with ability to be) registered in the State of New York
Demonstrated progressive experience in managing design for rail/transit projects
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and project goals
Knowledge of rail/transit standards and regulations, including APTA, AREMA, CPUC, AAR, FTA and FRA
Advanced SME-level proficiency with transit and rail engineering principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Proficient in engineering software, such as MicroStation, InRail, Open Rail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
Problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to engage at an executive level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
20 days PTO accruing per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk managementquality controlenvironmental compliancedesign managementprogram controlstechnical developmentinfrastructure designconstruction managementmultidisciplinary project management

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationteam leadershipprioritizationtime managementclient managementexecutive engagementcollaborationstrategic planningadaptability

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in engineering