Project Manager - Mechanical​/Industrial Design Engineer; Transit Facilities

STV10 months ago
Oakland, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

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

Required Skills

Transit Facility Design
Team Leadership
Project Management
AutoCAD
Industrial Design
Revit
Mechanical Engineering
Client Relations