Sr Project Manager - Bus Rapid Transit
Sound Transit
Sr Project Manager - Bus Rapid Transit
Full Time • Sound Transit
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Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Benefits/Perks
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Career Growth Opportunities
About Us
If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with a strategic mind and forward-thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential and grow with us, this position may be for you.
Our commitment to excellence, safety, community, belonging adaptability, quality and continuous improvement are part of our personality. We are a social and environmental responsible Company.
If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with a strategic mind and forward-thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential and grow with us, this position may be for you.
Our commitment to excellence, safety, community, belonging adaptability, quality and continuous improvement are part of our personality. We are a social and environmental responsible Company.
Job Summary
The Project/Construction Manager will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure and service implementation projects. This role requires strong expertise in project management, transportation systems, and civil infrastructure, with a preference for experience working in Washington State or familiarity with its regulatory and delivery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management of BRT projects, from planning and design through construction and service start-up
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including engineering, operations, procurement, and external contractors to ensure successful project delivery
- Oversee construction activities, schedules, budgets, and quality control to meet program objectives
- Support development of operational readiness strategies, including integration of transit systems, facilities, and service delivery models
- Manage procurement and contractor oversight, including performance monitoring and risk management
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, with emphasis on Washington State requirements (preferred)
- Collaborate with stakeholders to support service planning, passenger experience, and system performance improvements
- Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues related to scope, schedule, cost, and constructability
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a project management role, preferably in transportation or infrastructure projects
- Background in civil engineering, construction management, or transportation systems
- Demonstrated experience with bus and/or rail transit projects
- Strong understanding of project delivery methods, construction processes, and contract management
- Experience working within public sector or transit agency environments highly preferred
- Familiarity with Washington State regulations, permitting, utiltiies, and transit delivery standards is a plus
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and stakeholders
Core Competencies
- Project and construction management expertise
- Transportation systems knowledge (BRT, bus, rail)
- Stakeholder coordination and communication
- Risk management and problem-solving
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
Compensation: $150,000.00 per year
About Us
Terravanta Inc is a minority woman owned consulting firm that provides program, project, construction management project controls and sustainability consulting services. Our forward thinking approach, adaptability and efficient processes allow us to run projects smoothly from inception to completion. In addition, our personalized service can provide a team of motivated and proactive professionals including project managers, project/business/technical analysts, and schedulers which make us uniquely able to meet a variety of clients’ needs.
Terravanta strives to make a positive change to our environment and improve our local communities. We dedicate efforts to educate and inspire young female leaders in technology, construction and sustainability fields and participate local environmental projects to help reduce negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions.\
Our Mission
We are a minority woman-owned/led business and provide project /construction management consulting services for the energy and transportation sector. We provide a personalized service to our clients while looking into sustainable solutions and giving back to our local communities.
Our Vision
"Be the leading top woman-owned business to go to for innovative and sustainable project management and engineering services in the utility and transportation sector. Our foundation is to inspire, educate and redefine bias in the industries and communities we serve."
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