{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"907c74aec7fe27bd8d52c367","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/907c74aec7fe27bd8d52c367","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/907c74aec7fe27bd8d52c367","title":"Capital Projects Manager","description":"The Senior Project Manager reports to the Director, Capital Program Delivery Infrastructure, and is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering of rail capital projects from capital planning, design, construction, and close out phases for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). Essential Functions & Duties:\nDevelop and manage the scope, schedule, and budget of Caltrain capital projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.\nProvide full life-cycle leadership from project execution planning, design, procurement, construction, systems integration, commissioning, and final closeout.\nDevelop and maintain the project execution plan or/and project management plan PMP and support execution strategies to effective governance, risk mitigation, quality control and successful project delivery.\nManage and coordinate all resources necessary to deliver assigned projects, including cross function departments within Rail and external consultants, Resident Engineer, Construction Management Staff, contractors, third parties and regulatory agencies throughout the project\nEnsure Safety First and Always Core Value is implemented through life cycle of project delivery.\nWork closely with the assigned project engineer(s) to ensure that all deliverables are compliant with Caltrain standards.\nActs as the Point of Contact with internal and external stakeholders for assigned projects. Manage coordination and communications with all involved parties, including other agencies, third parties and tenant railroads\nProvide board and executive level reporting on project status, performance metrics and critical risks.\nManage the Designer of Record and Construction Contractor to ensure delivery of the assigned projects.\nOversee Project contract administration, change management and claim avoidance to protect Caltrain’s interest.\nInvestigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues. Identify the root cause of problems and present appropriate solutions. Escalate issues to the Delivery Directors accordingly to ensure timely resolutions.\nExamples of Essential Duties:\nHold project meetings and represent assigned Caltrain projects at meetings, including monthly internal project reviews.\nIdentify project delivery risks and develop risk mitigations and actions. Maintain and update project Risk Register.\nPerform the following project management duties; develop the scope of work, prepare and review cost estimates; monitor and produce status reports, schedules, and budgets; monitor work in progress; approve, negotiate, and execute, funding agreements and consultant contracts, authorizing contract payments per contract.\nPrepare staff reports and presentations for Management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on assigned projects.\nDevelop and maintain detail project staffing plans and project organization chart.\nPerform regular project budget, cost, schedule and funding reviews.\nApproval and issuance of project work directive and invoices.\nDevelop and maintain project roles and responsivities matrix.\nPerform assessment of project delivery method.\nBe responsible for Project alternative study and Value Engineering effort.\nNegotiate, resolve or escalate project issues for timely resolution.\nWork collaboratively with key stakeholders to represent Caltrain for assigned projects.\nPerform all job duties and responsibilities safely to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent\nMinimally five years’ full-time experience in project management of Rail or Transit Capital Projects\nCertified Project Manager Certificate\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCalifornia Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.\nExperience in Rail Transportation or Construction Management.\nPay: $157,814.00 - $220,939.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) 10% Match\n401(k) 2% match\n401(k) 3% Match\n401(k) 4% Match\n401(k) 5% Match\n401(k) 6% Match\n401(k) 7% Match\n401(k) 8% Match\n401(k) 9% Match\n401(k) matching\n403(b)\nAD&D insurance\nCell phone reimbursement\nCompany truck\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nFlexible spending account\nFuel card\nFuel discount\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nOpportunities for advancement\nPaid military leave\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nRetirement plan\nSabbatical\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Caltrain","rawCompany":"caltrain","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T15:05:05.699Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488210","title":"Support Activities for Rail Transportation","slug":"support-activities-for-rail-transportation"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"485112","title":"Commuter Rail Systems","slug":"commuter-rail-systems"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Capital Projects Manager","description":"The Senior Project Manager reports to the Director, Capital Program Delivery Infrastructure, and is responsible for developing, managing, and delivering of rail capital projects from capital planning, design, construction, and close out phases for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). Essential Functions & Duties:\nDevelop and manage the scope, schedule, and budget of Caltrain capital projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.\nProvide full life-cycle leadership from project execution planning, design, procurement, construction, systems integration, commissioning, and final closeout.\nDevelop and maintain the project execution plan or/and project management plan PMP and support execution strategies to effective governance, risk mitigation, quality control and successful project delivery.\nManage and coordinate all resources necessary to deliver assigned projects, including cross function departments within Rail and external consultants, Resident Engineer, Construction Management Staff, contractors, third parties and regulatory agencies throughout the project\nEnsure Safety First and Always Core Value is implemented through life cycle of project delivery.\nWork closely with the assigned project engineer(s) to ensure that all deliverables are compliant with Caltrain standards.\nActs as the Point of Contact with internal and external stakeholders for assigned projects. Manage coordination and communications with all involved parties, including other agencies, third parties and tenant railroads\nProvide board and executive level reporting on project status, performance metrics and critical risks.\nManage the Designer of Record and Construction Contractor to ensure delivery of the assigned projects.\nOversee Project contract administration, change management and claim avoidance to protect Caltrain’s interest.\nInvestigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues. Identify the root cause of problems and present appropriate solutions. Escalate issues to the Delivery Directors accordingly to ensure timely resolutions.\nExamples of Essential Duties:\nHold project meetings and represent assigned Caltrain projects at meetings, including monthly internal project reviews.\nIdentify project delivery risks and develop risk mitigations and actions. Maintain and update project Risk Register.\nPerform the following project management duties; develop the scope of work, prepare and review cost estimates; monitor and produce status reports, schedules, and budgets; monitor work in progress; approve, negotiate, and execute, funding agreements and consultant contracts, authorizing contract payments per contract.\nPrepare staff reports and presentations for Management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on assigned projects.\nDevelop and maintain detail project staffing plans and project organization chart.\nPerform regular project budget, cost, schedule and funding reviews.\nApproval and issuance of project work directive and invoices.\nDevelop and maintain project roles and responsivities matrix.\nPerform assessment of project delivery method.\nBe responsible for Project alternative study and Value Engineering effort.\nNegotiate, resolve or escalate project issues for timely resolution.\nWork collaboratively with key stakeholders to represent Caltrain for assigned projects.\nPerform all job duties and responsibilities safely to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent\nMinimally five years’ full-time experience in project management of Rail or Transit Capital Projects\nCertified Project Manager Certificate\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCalifornia Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.\nExperience in Rail Transportation or Construction Management.\nPay: $157,814.00 - $220,939.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) 10% Match\n401(k) 2% match\n401(k) 3% Match\n401(k) 4% Match\n401(k) 5% Match\n401(k) 6% Match\n401(k) 7% Match\n401(k) 8% Match\n401(k) 9% Match\n401(k) matching\n403(b)\nAD&D insurance\nCell phone reimbursement\nCompany truck\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nEmployee discount\nFlexible schedule\nFlexible spending account\nFuel card\nFuel discount\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nOpportunities for advancement\nPaid military leave\nPaid time off\nParental leave\nProfessional development assistance\nReferral program\nRetirement plan\nSabbatical\nTuition reimbursement\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-08-09T15:05:05.699Z","dateModified":"2026-08-09T15:05:05.699Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Caltrain","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"907c74aec7fe27bd8d52c367"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/907c74aec7fe27bd8d52c367"}}