Construction Manager - Rail Transit

Overview

Oversee construction, schedule, budget, safety for major rail transit project.

Key Responsibilities

• constructability review
• cost estimation
• project execution
• scope management
• electrical integration
• airtrain operations

Tasks

-Lead constructability reviews, change order negotiations, and independent cost estimates. -Lead project teams, ensuring smooth execution and resolution of claims and disputes. -Act as the owner’s representative in project meetings, presentations, and stakeholder coordination. -Review schedules, proposals, invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders. -Manage scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality of major rail/transit projects. -Coordinate engineering and inspection services; maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships. -Provide oversight on electrical systems integration (MV distribution, GIS, utility interface). -Oversee all work impacting AirTrain operations, ensuring direct coordination with the Existing AirTrain Operator. -Manage contractor access/protection requests and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• electrical power
• medium voltage
• gis
• pe license
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Excellent communication and negotiation skills. -15+ years relevant CM experience. -Strong background in electrical power systems for transit/rail. -Minimum 15 years of construction management experience. -Must be able to commute to EWR Airport. -Proven record on large, complex, lump-sum projects. -Ability to work independently and proactively manage field conditions. -Licenses/Certifications: Professional engineering or architectural license, or relevant construction certification, preferred. -Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field (Electrical Engineering strongly preferred). -Other: Familiarity with PANYNJ projects and ability to pass background/badging requirements at EWR Airport. -Strong electrical experience: medium voltage power distribution systems, gas insulated switchgear (GIS), and PSE&G interface.

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Benefits

Life insurance to provide financial protection for employees' loved ones Paid Time Off Flexible time off to promote work-life balance and employee wellness Empowering employees with the ability to balance work and personal life through adaptable working hours and potential remote work options. Comprehensive health coverage to ensure employees and their families receive quality healthcare protection. Flexible Work Schedule 401(k) Retirement Plan Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Pet insurance to support employees' furry family members Competitive retirement savings program with up to 4% company matching, helping employees build long-term financial stability.

About Jgm

-Delivers projects deemed impossible by others—fast. -Tackles complex truss work for high-profile venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium. -Offers a turnkey model covering design, engineering, fabrication, erection, piping, rigging, hauling, and project management. -Specializes in industrial maintenance, heavy fabrication, mechanical installations, rigging & transport, and construction management. -Clients include energy companies, cement plants, stadiums, fulfillment centers, dams, breweries, and high-rise towers. -Thrives on tight schedules and tough logistics, solving challenges in remote locations under aggressive timelines. -Combines AISC BU, FC & ABR endorsements with creative problem-solving to push boundaries.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must pass background and badging requirements for ewr airport.