Associate Project Manager - Rail Public Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, our Railroad Public Projects team specializes in providing staff augmentation services tailored for our railroad clients. Our expertise assists road authorities in effectively managing a variety of projects, including roadway widenings, closures, trails, structures, and the implementation of quiet zones. We are committed to supporting our clients with the resources they need to successfully complete their initiatives.

The associate project manager role oversees project deliverables and completion for small-to mid-sized or low-risk projects for the team. This position is involved in the full project life cycle and is responsible for ensuring timely completion of projects in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget. This role leads the successful delivery of projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Lead project planning, team coordination, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget; serve as primary client liaison
• Monitor costs, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Facilitate project meetings, document deliverables, and maintain accurate records
• Build strong client relationships and support contract negotiations
• Mentor team members on project management best practices and tools

Qualifications

You are passionate about :

You bring to the team :

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will :

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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