Project Manager - Mechanical/Industrial Design Engineer; Transit Facilities
Job Description
Position Overview
We invite you to apply for the Senior Project Manager – Transit Maintenance Facility Design role at STV. Based out of any of our offices nationwide, you will become a key technical design leader within our Center of Excellence – advancing innovative design engineering for transit maintenance facilities.
In this role, you will draw on a diverse background in design engineering and construction, with a focus on transit, bus, rail, industrial, and other transportation buildings & facilities. Your hands‑on experience in Mechanical/Industrial Design Engineering and familiarity with transit operations and vehicle maintenance practices will empower you to shape innovative engineering program requirements and efficient facility layouts.
Location: This position can be located either (US based) or working from any of our office locations across the United States.
Compensation: $ - $
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct all aspects of the project design & delivery process.
- Supervise, direct, and mentor mid‑level and junior‑level Industrial/Equipment Engineering Design staff and leading assistant project managers throughout design development to project delivery.
- Take on project leadership responsibilities with profit and loss accountability, collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals.
- Utilize exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to drive team success, foster development, and ensure seamless client service.
- Maintain project financial and schedule performance.
- Coordinate with all design disciplines, participate in developing technical and cost proposals, deliver oral presentations, and contribute to business development and marketing initiatives.
- Support long‑term business and client development while sustaining current client relationships.
- Travel will be required to support national projects.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in Engineering Design & Project Management with expertise in Mechanical or Industrial/Equipment Engineering Design.
- Proven experience in engineering design centered around transportation projects, including Bus/Transit/Rail & Vehicle Maintenance Buildings & Facilities.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred).
- Qualifications: Registration as Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA) or the ability/willingness to obtain licensure is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships on large transit projects.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to serve as a trusted, solutions‑focused technical project leader.
- Familiarity with various delivery methods such as Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, CMAR, and P3.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and familiarity with Autodesk Revit basics.
- Experience addressing challenges that impact design and sales success.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (16 days)
- Paid Holidays (8 days)
- Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships