Expression of Interest - Project Manager

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail – the owner and operator of Britain’s mainline rail system. We have been active in the North American, Australian and the Middle East markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered more than 150 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organizations.

Through our consulting services in the United States (US), we are assisting both public agencies and private clients in the transportation sector to accelerate transformation efforts, make step-changes in major program delivery, and achieve leaps forward in areas such as asset management & maintenance, major projects, railway operations, strategic planning and advisory.

Our work is driven forward by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

The opportunity with NRC

NRC is bidding for a place on a $1Bn framework contract to provide project management services to support the Sound Transit 3 (ST3) programme of transit improvements for the Puget Sound area, including the cities of Seattle, Everett, Bellvue and Tacoma. This ambitious $60Bn programme comprises 4 light rail extension schemes and an extension to the Sounder commuter rail network. When complete, the programme will double the number of riders using public transit in the Puget Sound area.

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a Project Manager based in Seattle, we offer flexibility and hybrid working.

We have already delivered several key advisory and infrastructure projects across the US and have consistently demonstrated exceptional value to our clients through deep integration with their teams, showing ourselves to be a true partner and peer.

You will provide strong project management and risk management support across a range of internal projects/programs and client assignments. The main function is to play an active role in carrying out project and risk management tasks across projects and programs (both internal and client assignments).

To be considered for this role, you will need to:

Manage and be responsible for sub-contractors and DBE/SBE contracts

Effectively support the management and delivery of client assignments – making yourself flexible and outcome focussed, with a willingness to complete varied project management and co-ordination tasks as required

Support the assignment lead in managing the overall assignment WBS/PBS, project schedule and budget – including analysis and reporting where necessary

Lead or support the safety/business risk management - working with stakeholders to identify change and its relevant risks, and subsequently managing project logs and collecting/summarizing actions and progress

Provide support to audit tasks - including comparing action/risk logs & project/program schedules as well as managing the administration of audit processes

Deliver business outcomes collaboratively with employees in NRC, the wider Network Rail Group and NRC’s partners

Undertake all activities in a safe environment and in accordance with NRC operating procedures.

Lead or support proposal submissions for client project bids (RFP, SOQ, proposals), including project management of timelines, oversee compliance with all proposal requirements, copyediting, and oversee quality and production control.

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Educated to degree level with a relevant degree/equivalent experience and have a PMP/equivalent project management qualification

Extensive experience of project management within railroad/transit environment

Have experience of managing multiple contracts simultaneously

Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team and establish relationships at all levels

Proven experience working with and utilising primavera or similar scheduling programs

Experience of managing project budgets and financially astute

Desirable

Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rules and regulations.

Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes, timescales, and strategies.

For the right person, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop their career, joining an established and passionate team, with ambitious plans to grow.

We offer benefits such as:

Competitive compensation packages

Healthcare insurance premiums (100% paid for by us)

Generous vacation leave entitlement (25 days)

401K with employer matching contributions

Access to Employee Discount Program via LifeMart

NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate.

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Sound interesting? Apply to this vacancy today and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application in due course.

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

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