Rail Systems Senior Project Manager

Requisition ID: 98368 

Job Category:  Infrastructure 

Location:  Vancouver, BC, Canada 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

HATCH is currently seeking Sr. Rail Systems Project Manager for our Canadian operation. In this role, you will be leading programs with elite team of multidisciplinary systems professionals focusing on North American projects with some opportunity to work internationally, if desired. As with all of our positions, this position is an entrepreneurial role in which you will be able to leverage HATCH and our more than 1500 rail experts globally to your ultimate success. 

Our ideal candidate will be veteran of the rail industry in the US or Europe with proven experience leading rail systems technical programs in excess of $100 million in capital value.  While rail systems technical knowledge is important, it is equally important to have developed interpersonal skills as client interaction will be required for most if not all projects.   Finally, our ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor and partner with clients and contractor’s alike.  Trust and ability to follow through is critically important to HATCH and as a representative, this position must be trusted above nearly all others. 

Typical duties and responsibilities of this position are:

• Develop and manage major technical programs including control of scope, schedule and budget
• Design technical elements, provide technical reviews, and assure quality of work on projects as
• Organize, manage, and inspire staff to achieve program objectives
• Manage owner and stakeholder interests
• Present ideas, concepts and details to owners, contractors, and others.
• Coordinate and build partnerships both internally with HATCH and externally with partners to achieve goals
• Review work of others and provide detailed and constructive commentary in a professional setting
• Work with other to promote HATCH and develop opportunites for new work

Requirements:

The appropriately qualified candidate will have the following core competencies and required experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
• Professional Engineering Licence, IRSE, PMP, RCDD, and CSEP are strongly preferred
• Fifteern (15) years of experience in the rail systems industry with at least three (3) of those working for manufacturers or contractors and at least one project based in the US.
• Eight (8) or more years and three (3) different projects of multidisciplinary systems project management experience on projects greater than $50m in capital value.
• Experience with commuter rail, metro and LRT signaling with experience on brown field upgrades
• Detailed technical knowledge of and experience with managing the design of signals, traction power, or communication systems including requirements development, final design, construction management, field testing, V&V, and commissioning
• Significant experience with project wide systems integration
• Knowledge and experience implementing cyber security requirements would be a plus
• Preferred experience with a wide variety of vendor equipment
• Demonstrable experience in specification development, engineering procedure development, standards development, project financial management, estimating, etc   
• Knowledge of railway operations, system safety, RAMS and associated requirements would be a plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written, including technical writing) is required. 
• Demostrable experience in training, mentoring and developing staff and educating clients

Base salary range: $123,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.