Engineering Project Manager

About the Role

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is seeking two Engineering Project Managers to support the Transforming Rail in Virginia program. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to high-impact rail infrastructure projects, including the Long Bridge project and others between Washington, DC, and Richmond, VA. The position can be based in either Richmond or Alexandria, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day activities related to general project and/or construction management.
• Assist in providing technical, logistical, inspection, and administrative support for project tasks within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide engineering support for projects being implemented by stakeholders.
• Support the management of Third-Party Projects within VPRA's rail corridors/property.
• Review and respond to project plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and correspondence.
• Conduct site visits as needed.
• Assist with the procurement, management, and oversight of engineering consultants, including review of deliverables and invoices.
• Conduct research, prepare presentations, and develop white papers on engineering-related matters.
• Assist in the development and management of project schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Attend project progress meetings, draft meeting summaries, and assist with material distribution.
• Assist with meeting minutes, report writing, and administrative tasks.
• Assist with document control for project records.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related transportation field, or a combination of equivalent experience, education, and/or training.
• 0-2 years of experience working for an engineering design consultant, construction contractor, railroad, transit agency, or other public entity delivering a capital program (internships included).
• Solid understanding of civil engineering principles and construction practices, and experience applying them.
• Ability to perform independent, detailed reviews of technical and engineering documents, including plans, specifications, submittals, schedules, budgets, contract documents, and official correspondence.
• Ability to conduct independent research into engineering-related matters, prepare reports, present findings, and make recommendations.
• Ability to provide engineering and project management support on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a project team.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and proven project management principles and practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation.
• Experience managing construction contractors from procurement through contract close-out.
• Experience in rail engineering with strong knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements and AREMA guidelines.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam for document review and collaboration.
• Proficiency with MicroStation for design and drafting.
• Experience with engineering and design activities for passenger rail projects.
• Familiarity with railroad engineering principles related to track and station elements.
• Knowledge of procurement methodology and experience developing technical portions of procurement documents.