Project Manager - Railroad Bridge

Olsson is hiring a Project Manager for its Railroad Bridge team. The role leads complex, high-priority engineering and design projects, directing project teams and managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, client relationships, and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion
• Manages complex contract negotiations
• Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives
• Serves as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project
• Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget
• Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project
• Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled
• Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work
• Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files
• Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources
• Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have connectivity and prior experience working with CSX / CPKC
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate Degree with equivalent experience is required
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience supporting railroad projects for CSX / CPKC
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations through project management activities
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, and presentation skills
• Solid interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
• High-level organization, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Detailed understanding of how the firm operates as a consulting business
• Recognizing the significance of the role as a leader, committed to driving the organization towards success
• Experience in Microstation, Risa 3D analysis, and Bluebeam Revu
• Valid driver's license and a good driving history
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is preferred