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Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager, Transit and Rail

RPMGlobal, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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David Evans and Associates (DEA) is seeking a highly skilled Freight Rail Client Team Leader / Senior Project Manager. This position can be located in Tacoma, Salt Lake City, Portland, or Denver to focus specifically on our Rail Market’s Strategic Growth. The responsibilities include contributing to project management and business development efforts within our Transit and Rail Group. The ideal candidate will be a motivated leader with extensive experience in multi-disciplinary transit and rail projects, playing a key role from conceptualization to execution. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Market Development:

Identify and evaluate new market opportunities; develop strategies to target new clients and projects. Business Development:

Manage client relationships, sell DEA services, develop new business, lead cross-unit selling, and stay updated on industry trends. Client Management:

Build and maintain strong client relationships, lead contract negotiations, and serve as a high-level contact. Project Management:

Act as principal-in-charge or project manager, monitor performance, coach team members, and ensure high-quality, timely project delivery. Leadership and Mentoring:

Lead, manage, and mentor junior staff, fostering professional growth. Team and Resource Leadership:

Oversee pursuit staffing, partner decisions, revenue forecasting, and profitability. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in civil engineering design with a focus on freight rail land development projects. Experience with the railroad industry and familiarity with design guidelines. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to travel periodically. Experience with projects for major railroads such as BNSF, UPRR, CPKC, NS. Proven success in project delivery and business growth. Strong technical writing and presentation skills. Ability to supervise medium to large teams. Preferred Qualifications: Preference for Texas location or proximity to clients. Recognized expertise in a technical area. Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage. Financial wellness programs. Support for professional development. Work-life balance initiatives. Retirement plan. Holistic Wellbeing Program. Career growth opportunities. Potential salary range: $130,000 - $210,000. Actual compensation depends on experience and location. About DEA: DEA offers planning, design, engineering, surveying, and construction oversight for transportation projects, working with railroads, ports, and public agencies. Our team includes civil, structural, environmental engineers, and planners dedicated to developing cost-effective solutions. DEA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of protected characteristics. Potential office locations include Denver, Omaha, Portland, Salt Lake City, Tacoma, or remote.

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