Transit Lead- Engineer/Manager

Company: GAI Consultants Inc.
Location: Albany
Posted on: May 15, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionCreighton Manning, a GAI Company is seeking a Transit Lead - Engineer/Manager to join our team. Are you looking for a collaborative work environment where you can work on exciting and vital transportation projects that transform your community, where each person is valued and work-life balance is key? If so, come join our growing, multidisciplinary team of engineers based in the greater NY Capital Region, and with additional offices statewide.
This is an exceptional opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training.
With over 60 years of experience, our team provides expertise in civil/transportation engineering, surveying, and construction inspection, serving public and private clients with an expanding list of transit clients.
Join a winning team that leads in excellence, having received 12 industry awards for engineering work in recent years and being chosen as an Albany Business Review Best Place to Work and/or Times Union Top Workplace 9 times in the last 10 years!
Here's what employees say about working at Creighton Manning:
Very solid company...understands the mix of life and work, and does not interfere with that. Mix of young and old within the company...lots of growth potential.
Flexible schedules -they care about keeping employees happy, even offering remote work 2 days a week.
Highly collaborative work environment, where you will work directly with (and learn from) Project Managers, which doesn't happen at the biggest firms.
A lot of projects are once-in-a-career opportunities...many exciting career-defining projects...big bridge replacements and rotaries - projects that have real positive community impact.
The Company culture is great, everyone is looking out for each other.
Comprehensive, People-Centered Benefits for Total Wellness:

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• Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options
  
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• 401(k) with Employer Match
  
• Flexible work schedule including WFH policy (2 days/week)
  
• Generous PTO
  
• Discretionary annual employee bonus
  
• Tuition reimbursement
  
• Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Legal Services
  
• Employee Discount Programs
  
• Paid professional licensing fees
  
• Paid membership fees in professional organizations
  
• Perks such as summer BBQ, golf outing, holiday party, and free snacks!
  
  About This Position:
  We are seeking a qualified Transit Project Lead (Engineer or Planner) with ten (10) plus years' experience to become a part of our multi-modal transportation group. This position will work on a variety of projects and interact with traffic engineers, highway engineers, transportation planners and our clients. Projects generally focus on bus related planning and infrastructure, and can include transportation and transit planning, station design, highway design, facilities and site design, alternatives analysis and concept development, and construction coordination. The position may require efforts outside normal business hours to travel, meet client requests and/or attend meetings. A background and a desire to improve our public transportation systems is a plus.
  Responsibilities include some or all of the following depending on candidate's experience. We are seeking a candidate with commitment and passion to help serve existing clients and grow this discipline.
  
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  • Investigate options to improve efficiency in bus service and make recommendations for network redesign and planning
    
  • Bus rapid transit experience
    
  • Evaluate bus operations to identify opportunities to reduce overhead costs,
    
  • Design bus facilities including maintenance yards and bus stops
    
  • Lead intermediate and limited complex transportation planning, and/or engineering assignments in this field.
    
  • Lead or assist with multidisciplinary projects involving architecture, mechanical and structural engineering disciplines
    
  • Prepare conceptual plans, graphics and documents.
    
  • Lead project and/or public meetings.
    
  • Report writing
    
  • Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of Public Transportation related planning and/or engineering assignments.
    
  • Assume client relations and financial responsibilities for projects.
    
  • Develop and/or review project documents for scope, conformity and quality.
    
  • Project management duties - staffing, scope, schedule and budget development
    
  • Business development activities, including proposal preparation
    
    
    
    Job Requirements:
    

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    • 10+ years of experience in a similar role.
      
    • A professional licensure and/or certifications in related planning and engineering disciplines. (AICP, PE)
      
    • The candidate must have experience working on public transportation projects in some capacity, preferably with New York State public transportation authorities and FTA experience a plus.
      
    • Active member of a professional practice organization.
      
      Pay Range:
      Albany, NY / Syracuse, NY: $45/hour - $67/hour
      Poughkeepsie, NY: $50/hour - $72/hour
      White Plains, NY: $55/hour - $80/hour
      Pay is based on applicant's ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.
      EXTRAs
      At Creighton Manning, continuous learning and mentoring are part of our DNA. There are opportunities to advance your career, either on the technical track towards Project Manager or into various corporate leadership positions. Team members get 360 reviews with input from peers and managers, to get a broad picture of their contributions.Qualifications
      EducationBachelors of Engineering (preferred)
      Experience10 years: Experience in a similar role (required)
      Licenses & CertificationsProfessional Engineer (preferred)AICP Certified Planner (preferred)
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer
      
      This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
      For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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