Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Wilson & company, inc., engineers & architects is currently seeking an experienced project manager with a background in railroad design to join our rail teamIn this role you will work remotely on a diverse project portfolio with a variety of clients, other project managers, and support staff to ensure the successful completion of railroad related projectsThe ability to effectively coordinate staff efforts to ensure timely and cost-effective solutions to project requirements is a must.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detailExperience with winning and executing projects for class 1 railroads, public transportation agencies, state agencies, and/or local municipalities related to rail is desiredWe are looking for someone with great communication skills and established client relationships who enjoys working in a team environment in a fast paced, professional setting.
Essential job functions:
100% remote positionPreferred candidates will be based in the us.
Client interaction and coordination on a frequent basis.
Coordinates the plans and schedules of detailed phases of the engineering work and performs the design of major projects.
Monitors project schedules and job costs and ensures project performance.
Performs the design calculations of projects and checks the work of staff and design engineers assigned to projects under his/her control.
Supervises assistants, designers, technicians, and cadd operators/drafters assigned to the project team.
Prepares preliminary engineering reports, studies, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
Participates in business development activities such as marketing, developing project win strategies, and preparing technical data for proposals and interviews.
Maintains well organized written records of decisions, meetings, telephone conferences, and other documentation for the permanent project record.
Required skills
Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
Broad understanding of required engineering principles.
Skilled in project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
Excellence in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.
Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.
Required experience
Bachelor of science in civil engineering.
Microsoft office, word, excel, powerpoint, and outlook.
Microstation experience required.
5 - 12 years of experience in the rail industry, as well as being in project engineering or management positions relating to railroad projects.
A licensed washington professional engineer, or the ability to be licensed in washington within 12 months.
Why wilson & company?
We value and intentionally plan for the employee experience, striving to make your day productive and valuable for you.
We value an appropriate balance of work/personal life and intentionally forecast and resolve workload issues ahead of time.
We practice higher relationships with our employees, clients, and communities that we work in to offer something more than a transactional relationship.
We are transparent to the employees of the company, executing one company communication all-staff meetings monthly.
We are a mid-sized company, offering the ability to be competitive internally and externally at all levelsWe compete with the smallest and largest engineering companies in the world and are successful in doing so every day.
We value talent from all directions, focusing on collaboration as the primary way to execute work and provide more value to our clientsPlan benefitsWe are proud to be an eeo/aa employer m/f/d/vWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.
Please note that wilson & company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About us:
Wilson & company has a rich history in multimodal transportation planning, traffic engineering and design, and the right candidate will become part of our bright futureWe provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 14 offices in 9 statesThe firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.
The cornerstone of our success is higher relationships, standards in discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutionsDiscipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exceptionIntensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectationsCollaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each otherShared ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our ownFinally, solutions are achieved in a win-win environmentWe value this commitment to higher relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and workAnd for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional successCome grow with us!
Wilson & company provides a comprehensive benefits package that encourages employee health and well-beingWe have several options to choose from for health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan benefitsWe are proud to be an eeo/aa employer m/f/d/vWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.
