Senior Project Manager – Rail

Overview

Lead rail project delivery, client relations, and business development in India.

Key Responsibilities

• document management
• project controls
• financial management
• risk management
• rail design
• bid management

Tasks

As the Senior Rail Project Manager based out of Bangalore, you will be a key member of our rail business, responsible for work winning, developing relationships, influencing outcomes. You will assist the Project Director and Rail Business Leader in shaping the strategic direction, understand future market trends, and enhance Arup’s reputation through securing trust with clients, excellent project delivery and technological innovation. -As the Senior Project Manager for Rail, act as the Arup’s representative in front of its clients with discretion, good judgement, personal motivation and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. -Manage project information flow and assist in developing project execution strategies, lead the project monitoring and progress reporting, including creating reporting dashboards, this includes attending project progress, design, and construction team meetings. -Configuration and document management, organization, and maintenance of files. -Be responsible for change management, procurement and contract administration. -Lead the Project financial management including monthend processing bringing commercial success in projects. -Coordinate with the Rail Business Leader and assist Project Director for project selection, and bidding. -Adopt the established project control methodologies, manage several aspects of project controls processes, support the management of contracts. -Consult with Discipline Team Leaders on resource availability and Rail Business Leader on commercial matters. -Empower highperforming leaders to engage with clients and projects. -Bring collaborative working with Arup Group offices performing rail and railway systems design for Middle East and India projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations. -Manage project planning, control, and estimating and coordinating the work of project teams. -Create an environment of learning and innovation to attract and retain talent. -Act as Line Manager for project management members reporting to you, fostering professional growth of the team and providing mentorship. -Organizes a variety of regular and special committee meetings, preparing any required materials. -For medium to major size railway opportunities act as Bid Manager and act as Project Manager for railway commissions bringing confidence in client engagement. -Integrate health and safety principles into all work practices in line with Arup policies and procedures. -Risk and issue management status tracking and reporting and guide project teams and discipline leads where necessary.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• bachelor degree
• project management
• railway design
• primavera
• microsoft project

What You Bring

Our 500 programme and project managers are based in 24 countries across the global Arup network and come from a variety of backgrounds with a range of professional qualifications across engineering, design, project management, construction management and cost control. -Membership in a relevant professional body is required as Member or higher and Chartered Engineer status. -Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or Project Management. -Extensive experience working in a design consultancy as a designer Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering projects in collaboration with remote design centres. -Masters in an APM accredited Project Management course or Construction methods is an advantage. -Demonstrable track record in project management delivering excellent technical quality on railway design engineering projects in the Middle East & India, with proven experience in various functions and railway systems. -Knowledge of American, Eurocodes, British Standards, UAE & KSA codes and local regulations. -Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in Project Management in any railway projects. -Experienced in working on Design and Build projects in the rail sector -Experienced in Railway Systems Design and delivery of Railway and Metro international projects. -Minimum 5 years of experience working on projects in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE and or KSA, either incountry or from a remote design office. -Hands on experience in any of the Project management software such as Microsoft Project software, Primavera will be an advantage. -Capacity to travel overseas (e.g., UAE, KSA and within India) for client meetings and workshops. -Ability to share knowledge and proactively mentor and manage teams. -Good understanding of railway operations and systems with good understanding of design phases, construction methods.

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Benefits

Arup is a UK-headquartered independent firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants, and Technical Specialists offering a broad range of professional services. With 90 offices in 35 countries, our 19,000+ staff offer a broad range of professional services and through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. Working for the Arup Building Services team offers the chance to work on exciting projects with a truly collaborative team including top experts in their field who are approachable and always happy to help. It's an exciting time to be a part of our growth in India. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs

About Arup

-Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning. -Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems. -Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs. -Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK. -Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation. -A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.

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