Candidate Specification
Our team of professionals provides cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions for the North American transportation and infrastructure industry with unprecedented success. We’re looking for a Principal Project Manager – Traction Power to join our team to continue this progress and invite applications from candidates with:
- At least 10 years of experience in railway traction electrification systems engineering
- At least 5 years’ experience in the management and oversight of Design, Construction, Testing and Commissioning
- Focus on client requirements including technical, schedule and budget
- Capable of completing work in a controlled environment to meet budget and schedule requirements
- A minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relatable subject
- PE registration in the state of Washington is preferred
Salary Range: $127,000 – $177,000
Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance
Job Description
Our Rail Systems team in Seattle, WA is looking for a professional with at least 15 years of Rail Traction Power project experience. The Principal Project Manager will be responsible for Project, Design and Construction Management roles in the Seattle and Puget Sound area, and potentially across North America. The role will feature the following aspects:
Engineering aspects
- Manage the technical delivery aspects of Traction Power and Overhead Contact System Design (traction electrification systems), from Concept Engineering through Final Design and to Design Support During Construction
- Manage and oversee the delivery of Traction Power-related Construction Contracts, including traction power-specific and Overhead Contact Systems delivery
- Oversee and lead the review of Designer’s and Constructor’s submittals for technical appropriateness, compliance with Owner’s requirements, constructability and maintainability
- Provide expert assistance to Contractors during the installation phase, to optimize installation methods and deliver high-quality solutions; during the testing and commissioning phase to ensure progress to schedule and rigorous testing and recording of traction electrification system installation
- Provide expert assistance to Contractors and Owners in the optimization of traction electrification system performance during the testing and operational phases
- Oversee Contractor’s activities in the delivery of traction electrification systems, recording specification compliance, non-conformances and deviations
- Provide technical and quality assurance oversight for traction electrification systems projects involving the delivery of new, and upgrade of existing network communications systems
Managerial aspects
- Provide technical leadership through excellent example
- Demonstrate innovation, collaboration, and decisive action. Particularly in terms of the relationships between Owner, Consultants (including Mott MacDonald), Designers and Contractors: Mott MacDonald’s approach is characterized by collaboration, common understanding and objectives and a supportive culture
- Motivate teams to excel in technical delivery, on-time performance and development of positive Client relationships
- Communicate effectively with Project Managers and Directors in the Owner’s organization and the Construction Contractor’s organization
- Provide timely, accurate, comprehensive and concise reporting to the Owner’s and Mott MacDonald’s teams
- Provide detailed analysis and solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems
- Provide expertise in the preparation and production of contract documentation
- Ensure a quality process is implemented for any design, upgrades, manufacturing, installation and/or testing & commissioning project phases
Job Profile
Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 16,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Other Information
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Equal employment opportunity is the law. English version, Spanish version, Chinese version.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence