Rail and Transit Senior Project Manager
Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Rail and Transit Senior Project Manager DIRECT position located in either Irvine, CA -OR- Washington State.
Job Summary:
The Engineer VII - Senior Program Manager will apply creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and resolve unprecedented problems. This role involves making authoritative decisions and recommendations that significantly impact extensive organizational activities. The Engineer VII will prioritize and reconcile directions from competing interests while managing programs with complex features.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead a major program team for the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Proficient with electronic communications (e-mail, text) and standard office applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Skilled in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 15+ years of prior experience.
- 5+ years of experience as a program manager.
- Committed to life-long learning to stay informed about contemporary issues.
- Established relationships with railroad clients.
- Strong business development skills.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and guidelines.
Additional Qualifications, Certifications, etc.:
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Membership in a professional practice organization, national board member or officer, recognized expert on statewide activity, and resource for national activities and organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise several organizational segments or teams.
- Recommend facilities, personnel, and funds required to execute programs.
- Oversee the technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire program.
- Determine program objectives and requirements.
- Develop standards and guidelines.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.