Project Manager, Alternative Delivery

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority•Boston, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are built around safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed. The Project Manager will serve as the MBTA’s lead representative within the Capital Delivery Alternative Delivery Projects Department, responsible for overseeing projects from inception through completion. Core responsibilities include procuring, managing, and closing out design and construction contracts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The Project Manager will also coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to support both design and construction activities. Throughout the process, they will ensure that quality standards are upheld so that delivered assets meet service expectations for their anticipated lifecycle. The overarching purpose of these efforts is to achieve safe, resilient, on-budget, and on-schedule delivery of capital projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline, construction management, or architecture from an accredited institution, or directly related field.
Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the management of transit/railroad (Design Build), or vertical construction projects (CMAR, design and/or construction) with individual project values in excess of $30 million or related experience in a technical design or construction group supervisory capacity.
One (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience managing design and/or construction projects.
Familiarity with FTA, FRA, MBTA, and MassDOT rules and regulations regarding project delivery, environmental requirements, and permitting.
Demonstrated working knowledge of and ability to manage contracts, which would include all best practices as it relates to scope/fee negotiation, cost control activities and tasks, schedule control activities and tasks, and other business practices related to the management of Capital Projects.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and/or oversee a wide variety of technical professionals that would include MBTA staff and consultants working in Field Oversight Services, Project Controls, Change Order management and Quality Assurance.
Working knowledge of industry standards and ability to support project safety.
Effective communication, organizational, analytical, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Database, and PowerPoint applications.
Proven track record of collaboration, transparency, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with customers, employees, and vendors.
Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Availability to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working on or managing projects utilizing alternative project delivery methods on Public Projects in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under MGL149A.
Seven (7) years of specific experience in managing projects within an active railroad environment, including work with complex track and signal systems.
Demonstrated experience working on or managing projects utilizing alternative project delivery methods which could include Design-Build (standard or modified) or CM-at-Risk.
Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field.
Licensed Professional Engineer, Architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to attain through reciprocity.
Strong project controls knowledge and ability to accurately evaluate consultant and contractor cost and schedule submissions and scheduling knowledge (P6).
Familiar with AREMA, AASHTO, and MBTA standards.
Knowledge transit/railroad related safety rules and regulations and conducting work in an operating environment.
Experience using Trimble Unity or another PMIS platform.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the project’s technical and financial directions and for ensuring external and internal customer satisfaction with project results.
Administer professional service, design and construction contracts, including involvement in design contract and amendment negotiations.
Establish initial project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow projections.
Serve as the main contact between the MBTA and the consultant or contractor.
Manage assigned Capital projects in accordance with all MBTA Manuals, policies, and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, or program-specific delivery protocols and procedures including but not limited to: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual; Project Controls Manual; Quality Assurance Manual; CMAR Construction Change Order Manual; Field Staff Manual; Contract Administration Policies and Procedures; MBTA Directives published on the MBTA web page or provided directly by the Authority; and FTA Circular 4220.1F Third Party Contracting.
Assist in the development of Capital Programs project scopes, budgets, and schedules as part of the capital planning process.
Assist in the procurement of consultants and contractors, as required.
Negotiate project assignments, task orders, amendments, change orders and use of contingency and make recommendations for approval for values above delegated authority.
Ensure that all work has been completed and necessary approvals have been obtained prior to advertising projects for construction, including budget approval, environmental permits and approvals, real estate actions and approvals, force accounts (e.g., utility, traffic, railroad operator), other agency and municipal agreements (e.g., MOU's, MOA's, Interagency Agreements) and other third-party agreements.
Provide monthly and/or quarterly updates of project schedules and budgets.
Monitor project schedules and budgets to ensure financial and schedule milestones are met.
Review, analyze, and approve monthly payment and schedule submissions from consultants and contractors.
Coordinate and participate in Project Development Group meetings, value engineering sessions, constructability reviews and risk workshops, as required.
Coordinate project tasks or activities with other Capital Programs personnel, including contract administration, field staff and other project coordinators, as required.
Coordinate project tasks with other Departments, including but not limited to Capital Program Support Department, Finance, Engineering and Maintenance and Railroad Operations, as required.
Coordinate project activities with outside agencies, abutters, utility companies, community groups and other third parties affected by the project, as required.
Manage the construction project process from advertisement to contract closeout to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
Resolve any conflicts that may occur throughout the life of the project.
Manage on-call and/or emergency repair contracts.
Proactively identify and resolve potential field issues.
Analyze all contract proposals or bids and provide recommendations for senior management approval.
Secure commitments from MBTA Operating Departments concerning the availability of their resources.
Organize and prioritize workload, be proactive in identifying project needs/requirements.
Provide monthly and/or quarterly updates of project schedules and budgets, prepare project-related correspondence, reports, charts, and presentations utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Database, and PowerPoint.
Work independently in addressing complex tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
Follow up on actions required for task and project completion while seeking guidance as necessary.
Respond to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority's Customer Service quality standard.
Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and/or attend off-site meetings.
Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.
Oversee professional staff including Project Coordinators, Resident Engineers, Construction Inspectors, and other administrative personnel as assigned.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.
Oversee and supervise support personnel indirectly, including Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Resident Engineers, Construction Inspectors and other administrative personnel as assigned.