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Principal Project Manager NJ Transit and Amtrak

Mott MacDonald

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Location
NEW YORK, NY
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Job overview

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Project Manager for rail infrastructure work in the New Jersey and New York City metro area, focused on NJ Transit and Amtrak. The role leads project pursuits and delivery across design and construction management phases, manages complex multidisciplinary projects, supports business development, and mentors transportation staff. Candidates need regional design and construction industry knowledge, public agency project experience, and familiarity with railroad operations.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Rail Infrastructure Project ManagementConstruction SupervisionField AdministrationField EngineeringBudgetingChange ManagementProject SchedulingRailroad OperationsRailroad Force Account WorkTechnical WritingProject SafetyProposal DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementStaff Mentoring

Qualifications

New Jersey and NYC Metro ExperiencePublic Agency Project Experience

Full job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding Transportation team here in theNew Jersey andNew York City Metro Area. We are currently looking for aPrincipalProject Manager with experience in theNew Jersey andNew York City Metro Area for theRail Infrastructure Industry(NJ Transit& Amtrak). The successful candidateis required tohave a strong understanding of thedesign andconstruction industry in theNew Jersey andNew York City Metro Area and experience working on public agency projects.The candidate will apply a comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to beutilized.The candidate must become thoroughly familiar withthe requiredcontractual obligations and technical aspects ofprospectiveprojects. In addition to construction supervision, the candidate is also responsible for field administration,field engineering,budgeting,change management,and project scheduling.The candidate mustpossessa working understanding of the railroad industry,railroad operations, andrailroadforce account work.The candidate will work withsenior agency staff, representatives from other railroads,permittingagencies, public utilities, andpermittingagencies.The candidate will bewell writtenand produceletters and monthly reports. The candidate will bewell versed in project safety best practices.Responsibilities of the position will include, but may not be limited to: * Lead the pursuit and execution of CD,PE,FD& Construction ManagementPhasesofRailInfrastructureprojects, developing and evaluating plans and criteria, weighingalternativesand selecting the most cost-effective solution meeting thestakeholdersand client's needs. * Identifyand evaluate future opportunitiesthroughengagementwith the client, lead proposal development through the procurement process and support transportation business development efforts to build Mott MacDonald's reputation in New Jersey/New York. * Provide vision, support, andchallengeto encourage collaborative,high performanceteam environments that promote analytical and resourceful problem solving, driving innovative approaches and alternative solutions. * Be invested in the development ofNortheastTransportation staff through technical mentoring, leading effective communication, and supporting career advancement.In this role, you will be expected to: * Serve asseniorproject manager or discipline task lead on large and complex projects with multi-disciplinary project teams. * Serve asproject principal, supervising project managers on smaller, less complex projects. * Research the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications. * Build on current client relationships and grow, nurture, and strengthen new external client relationships; build and maintain s

How this job compares

Set against the 15,096 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
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  • New York median$105–160K/yr647 salary ranges
  • New York median$25–30/hr55 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 947 open Project Management jobs in New York and 15,096 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (12,186 postings).
Education
6,183 of the 15,096 open Project Management jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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