Project Manager

Description

Description

Hitachi Rail STS USA is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in  Oakland, CA/San Francisco Bay Area.

Who We Are:

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. 

Accountabilities:

• Candidate must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of the project.
• Directs and reviews the overall planning of project activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determines and reviews budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule. Manages and reviews the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Leads the team to achieve all cost and schedule objectives while keeping alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Provides and presents project status reviews to client.
• Prepares and/or reviews cost and risk analyses and extra work claims for the client.
•  Will be the primary contact and required to maintain a strong client relationship.
•  A critical component to ensuring the project is performed to the standard safety and quality assurance requirements for the client.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.       

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

• Previous Project Management experience
• Experience in the following areas of project management: Customer management, scheduling, planning, critical path analysis, change order management, risk management, cost estimation, and contract negotiation.
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills

Desired Skills/ Knowledge:

• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience
• Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects preferred
• Working knowledge of safety and security, buy America regulations, train control systems, passenger vehicles, communication systems, communication systems, traction electrification systems, operation & maintenance of rail systems preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Languages:

English Proficiency

The salary range for this position is $93,600- $140,400 per year.  Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits:

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation.   We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at  www.hitachirail.com/careers

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.