Principal Project Manager (Rail + Transit)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States; hybrid work

Salary: $180,000–$230,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm with more than 3,000 employees across the Americas, Asia, and Europe, delivering sustainable and resilient transportation and infrastructure solutions.

What you will do

• Lead design and delivery coordination for major rail and transit projects.
• Manage design and procurement documentation, including Design Criteria Packages and RFQ/RFP materials.
• Oversee design progress and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Support rail and transit pursuits and provide technical strategy with market and regional leadership.
• Mentor Project Managers, Engineers, and Planners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Florida PE preferred. AICP is also considered.
• Strong experience in transit or rail design, construction, and project management.
• Experience with commuter rail, LRT, streetcar, BRT, or multimodal transportation projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with FTA capital project requirements, FDOT PD&E/NEPA processes, and federal funding oversight.
• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary projects, coordinate agencies and subconsultants, and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• Florida PE license.
• AICP certification.
• Experience with traffic operations, transit signal priority, ITS, and BRT infrastructure such as stations, lanes, and queue jumps.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on excellence, integrity, and respect.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, employee assistance, continuing education benefits, and a retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination.