Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Client / Engagement: California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)
Location: Sacramento, California (on-site), up to 50% travel
Salary Range: $140,000-$210,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Jaquith Consulting Group is looking for a Rail Communications Project Manager to oversee the delivery of operational telecommunications systems on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) Program. The position covers fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, IP/MPLS networks, Operations Control Center communications, wayside and maintenance radio systems, dispatch communications, public address, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems, from design through procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational handover.

In this role, the Project Manager is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance across communications work packages, and coordinates delivery with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance. The position oversees communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers; oversees FCC licensing, frequency coordination, spectrum allocation, interference analysis, and coverage validation; and oversees the statutory and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities.

Reporting to the Rail Systems Lead, the Project Manager supplies the Program with delivery accountability for operational communications, a cleared licensing and approvals path for radio transmission and communications infrastructure, and the integrated test evidence required to support entry into revenue service. The position is based in Sacramento, California, with travel of 25 to 50 percent along the alignment.

Position Responsibilities

Oversee the delivery of communications systems throughout design, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, and operational handover
Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contractor performance for communications work packages
Coordinate delivery activities between communications, signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, operations, and maintenance teams
Oversee communications suppliers, contractors, consultants, and telecommunications service providers
Oversee delivery and integration of fiber optic backbone networks, operational telecommunications systems, and IP/MPLS networks
Oversee delivery and integration of Operations Control Center communications, wayside radio, maintenance radio, and dispatch communications systems
Oversee delivery and integration of public address systems, CCTV transport networks, cybersecurity interfaces, and integrated operational communications and control systems
Oversee FCC licensing and frequency coordination activities required for operational railway communications systems
Oversee statutory, regulatory, and jurisdictional approvals associated with radio transmission systems, communications infrastructure, towers, antennas, equipment shelters, and communications facilities
Coordinate with regulatory authorities, telecommunications providers, public agencies, and local jurisdictions to obtain approvals required for construction and operation
Support radio frequency planning, radio spectrum allocation, interference analysis, and coverage validation programs
Oversee responses to regulator comments, agency reviews, and approval conditions through final authorization
Oversee development and execution of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrated testing strategies, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, System Integration Testing, radio coverage testing, and trial running
Coordinate integrated testing with signaling, traction power, SCADA, stations, and operational control systems, and manage defect resolution, corrective actions, and final system acceptance
Support project reporting, forecasting, change management, stakeholder engagement, revenue service demonstration, and operational handover

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or demonstrable on-the-job work experience, and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience delivering telecommunications, operational communications, or rail systems projects
Minimum of ten (10) years of project management experience on major transportation or infrastructure programs
Demonstrated experience managing communications systems from design through testing, commissioning, and final acceptance
Experience overseeing contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary delivery teams
Strong working knowledge of systems integration and operational railway communications
Experience managing fiber optic backbone networks, IP networking, and mission-critical communications infrastructure
Experience managing radio systems delivery, including frequency planning, coverage validation, and interference assessment
Experience securing regulatory, statutory, and jurisdictional approvals for communications infrastructure
Experience managing integrated testing programs across multiple systems disciplines
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Availability for travel of 25 to 50 percent along the alignment

Preferred Qualifications/ Certifications/ Licensures

Experience on high-speed rail projects operating above 125 mph (200 km/h)
Experience with California High-Speed Rail, HS2, European rail programs, or comparable large-scale rail programs
Experience delivering wayside radio, maintenance radio, dispatch communications, or mission-critical communications systems
Familiarity with FCC licensing requirements and U.S. telecommunications regulations
Experience with fiber optic backbone networks, IP/MPLS systems, LTE, private wireless networks, or FRMCS
Experience managing regulatory approvals, communications licensing, and entry into revenue service activities
Budget and schedule accountability on contracts valued at $100 million or greater
PMP, PRINCE2, PE, or comparable project management or engineering certification

Jaquith Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Compensation: $140,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year

(if you already have a resume on Indeed)

Or apply here.

* required fields

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

Text me updates about my application

Yes No

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help. See our User Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for details.

Location

Address

City

States