Project Executive – Transit & Rail

Rosendin

Senior-level leader managing multi-million-dollar transit and rail infrastructure projects and overseeing successful delivery while ensuring compliance and quality.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $193,600 - $290,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in leading multi-million-dollar transit and rail projects, with a strong focus on client relations, team development, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Possesses a solid foundation in construction technology and methods, complemented by a commitment to mentoring and managing project teams effectively.

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Project ManagementConstruction TechnologyClient RelationsMentoringBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementConstruction TechnologySchedulingElectrical ConstructionQuality AssuranceSafety ManagementChange Order NegotiationPersonnel AnalysisJob Start-Up Meeting DocumentationMonthly Project Reviews

Soft Skills

Professional DevelopmentCustomer RelationsConflict ResolutionTeam ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

Transit ProjectsRail ProjectsSubcontractor ManagementVendor RelationshipsProject Data VerificationHeavy Client InteractionConstruction ManagementCivil EngineeringStructural EngineeringProject Assignments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multi-million-dollar transit and rail projects from concept through completion.
Actively manage the workload, professional development, and client development skills of project management staff.
Promote positive customer relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all contractors, subcontractors and vendors.
Initiate, execute, and document a quality job start-up meeting for your project(s).
Manage and maintain “Strategic Partner” subcontractor and vendor relationships, including verification of timely payment.
Perform monthly project reviews with project teams to ensure adherence to schedules, quality of work, safety, administration and profitability.
Analyze available and qualified personnel and make specific project assignments to meet project needs.
Assist the PMs and Superintendents with resolution of specific issues and requests.
Manage customer relations and change order negotiations.
Represent company/project in meetings with client, subcontractors, etc.
Verify project data sheets and photos (with client’s permission) for all completed projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, Structural Engineering or other related field
PE license a plus
Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction.
Knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods required
Proven experience mentoring and managing others
Business development/heavy client interaction a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
401k
Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation