Project Management Co-Op

Bison Rail Systems is a railway systems engineering firm that works to move your world. Bison Rail Systems provides a unique opportunity to work in a flexible environment with a diverse team of professionals throughout the United States while encouraging growth and fueling passion. Consider joining the herd as a Project Management Co-Op.

The Project Management Co-op Student assists the Bison Project Management team in various project management activities over a six-month period. The position is designed to provide hands-on experience in project management within a railway engineering context while contributing meaningfully to the team's success. 

Essential Duties

• Assist in preparing and maintaining project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and reports.
• Assist in tracking job costs monthly as well as cost to complete each project monthly.
• Update project logs and records.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings; prepare meeting agendas and take minutes.
• Draft and send communications to stakeholders and help manage stakeholder expectations and feedback.
• Collect and analyze project data to track progress and performance.
• Prepare data visualization reports for project reviews.
• Assist in identifying project risks, developing mitigation plans; monitor and report on risk status.
• Help in tracking resource allocation and utilization and managing project budgets and expenses.
• Assist with requesting quotes and with the purchasing of materials and equipment.
• Support quality assurance activities, including inspections and audits.
• Document and report on quality issues including nonconformance reports and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with different departments to ensure project tasks are completed on time and assist in resolving project-related issues and conflicts.
• Use project management software tools to update project status and track deliverables and provide support in training team members on project management tools.
• Identify uses of AI in project management and develop a strategy plan for implementation.
• Create standard operating procedures for tasks performed by each coop student.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and suggest and implement improvements to project management processes.
• Ensure project activities comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Assist in conducting safety audits and inspections.

Required Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a Project Management program at Northeastern University.
• Experience with project management software tools or completed coursework involving project management software tools.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid Driver's License.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively and intelligently in person, via telephone, and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others and establish working relationships among team members.
• Ability to identify requirements and allocate and effectively use information, time and resources to satisfy objectives and priorities.
• Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete complex work, focusing on all critical areas.
• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Basic understanding of risk management principles.
• Demonstrate responsibility, accountability and commitment to established vision, mission and goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co-op experience in project management or a related field.
• Familiarity with railway engineering concepts.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Understanding of AI applications in project management.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repetitive motions with wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Light work involving moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Occasional moving from one worksite to another.

Additional Requirements
Employee must:

• Pass a background check.
• Pass a drug test i.e. a negative result.
• Eligible to work in the US. 

Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Smoking is prohibited in the workplace.
• Office environment may include standard office noise levels.
• Exposure to outdoor environments during site visits, including low and high temperatures, outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind, and noisy environments.
• Collaborative workspace promoting teamwork.

Benefits

Bison Rail Systems is pleased to offer the following benefits: employee assistance program, 401(k) with matching, PTO, and company holidays. 

Bison Rail Systems is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Bison Rail Systems is subject to state specific workers' compensation laws.

Click “Apply for this Job” to submit your application by 3/28/25.

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