Construction Project Manager (Transit)

Stacy Witbeck

$120,000 - $160,000 / year

CharlotteFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Modern Railway Systems, the systems subsidiary of Stacy Witbeck, is hiring a Project Manager to deliver our work on the east coast. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a dynamic Team that comes with a wealth of industry knowledge, strong work ethic and collaboration. This Team has a lot of horsepower, and they are looking for leadership who brings self-starting energy that will add value on day one. The project will include Signal and Communication design and construction as well as OCS and Track construction. This role will work closely with field operations, oversee and execute the technical, planning, and administrative aspects of the projects to ensure they are completed per the specifications, safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, approve invoices, process pay applications, and manage change orders and cost forecasting.

Field Engineering: Oversee on-site technical support and assist in field layout, coordinating and supporting construction and installation activities. Conduct field walks to verify construction progress.

Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with superintendents to develop project schedules, 4-week look-ahead schedules, and monitor progress.

Subcontractor Coordination: Oversee the coordination of subcontractors to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.

Risk & Quality Management: Monitor job sites to ensure site work adheres to safety regulations, and quality standards. Review installed work to ensure compliance with contract plans and safety regulations (OSHA), including identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrections.

Document Control & Technical Support: Oversee management of RFI’s, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure field teams have accurate, up-to-date drawings and specifications. Ensure that new issue drawings are being reviewed and subcontractor inquiries are handled. Ensure project logs are being updated and attend progress meetings.

Cost Control & Quantity Takeoffs: Review tracked quantities and cost coding. Ensure that monthly cost projections are being prepared and approve material procurement.

Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between owners, engineers, government agencies, and the internal construction team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

**Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility. **

Education: B.S. Degree in Construction Management or other relevant engineering discipline or equivalent years of experience in related field.

REQUIREMENTS
*Relocation is not available for this opportunity.

5 + years of experience working on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager on Heavy Civil, Systems and/or Rail Transit projects.
Practical knowledge with the ability to read blueprints and plans.
Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Proven leadership and business acumen skills.
Management of RFI and Submittal creation and tracking.
Proficiency in Construction Management Software: Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
Proficiency in MS Office Suites and Teams.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
Ability to travel for project needs, corporate events and trainings.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License in good standing.

PREFERENCES

Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid and AutoCAD experience is a plus.
Bilingual skills are a plus.
Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Position requires daily in-person attendance at the workplace.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

**At this time, no candidates presented through external staffing/recruiting agencies will be considered. Any resumes submitted to Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will be considered the sole property of Stacy and Witbeck. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SWI will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SWI explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.

Benefits

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

Benefits

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation. We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money. Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

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About this role

Stacy Witbeck's Modern Railway Systems subsidiary is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead transit infrastructure work on the east coast, based in Charlotte. You'll oversee signal, communication, OCS, and track construction projects—managing everything from budget and scheduling to field engineering, subcontractor coordination, and stakeholder communication. The role demands someone who can step in with immediate impact, working alongside a seasoned team while driving projects to completion safely, on time, and within budget.

This position requires at least five years in heavy civil, systems, or rail transit project management, with proven ability to read plans, supervise teams, and manage complex workflows. You'll need strong proficiency in Primavera P6 and Bluebeam, solid MS Office skills, and the judgment to make sound decisions under pressure. Experience with document control, RFIs, submittals, cost forecasting, and OSHA compliance is essential. The role involves regular site visits, travel as needed, and close coordination across owners, engineers, government agencies, and internal crews.

The salary range is $120,000 to $160,000 for a full-time, in-office position. This is a local hire—relocation is not available—so you must be based in or willing to relocate at your own expense to the Charlotte area. Additional software experience (Procore, HCSS, HeavyBid, AutoCAD) and bilingual capabilities are valued but not required.

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