Project Manager

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail 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 Pittsburgh, PA.

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.
• Contributes to the team in achieving 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.
• Maintains 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:

• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• 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.
• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills

Desired Skills:

• Previous Project Management experience working on rail industry projects
• 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Languages:

English Proficiency

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