Program Manager Supplemental Work

Keolis Canada•Somerville, MA

6h•$100,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Program Manager Supplemental Work, focused on managing transportation or transit-related infrastructure projects and programs. The position involves overseeing programs from planning through construction, testing, and acceptance, with a strong emphasis on schedule, cost, and stakeholder coordination within a public-sector environment. The role requires adherence to Keolis' principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing transportation or transit-related infrastructure projects or programs.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site or program-level initiatives in a public-sector environment.
Knowledge of project delivery processes, including permitting, procurement, design development, construction oversight, cost control, and schedule management.
Familiarity with rail operating environments, safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Strong program and project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk and issue management.
Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including agency staff, operating partners, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear project documentation and executive-level briefings.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritize tasks in a dynamic project delivery environment.
Working knowledge of ADA and regulatory requirements applicable to transit facilities, with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
Contingent upon receiving a favorable background check.
Must pass a physical examination.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned MBTA Commuter Rail programs from planning through construction, testing, and final acceptance.
Develop and track program schedules, milestones, and cost forecasts in alignment with MBTA Capital Investment Plan requirements.
Coordinate design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities with MBTA departments, the Commuter Rail Operator, and external partners.
Support procurement activities, contractor oversight, and vendor performance to ensure compliance with MBTA standards, contracts, and safety requirements.
Coordinate construction phasing and work windows to minimize impacts to rail operations and customers.
Identify and manage program risks and issues; provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates to MBTA leadership.
Support operational readiness, including training coordination, system testing, and transition to revenue service.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage
Home insurance
Auto insurance
Pet insurance
401(k)-retirement plan with a company match