Project Manager (7131) - Trolley Modernization

Septa•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

SEPTA is hiring a Project Manager for its Trolley Modernization Program. The role requires a substantial background in engineering or architecture and construction, along with knowledge of business practices. The Project Manager manages assigned third-party and in-house projects to ensure planning, design, implementation, and completion meet SEPTA’s needs and the requirements of funding agencies, governments, special interest groups, and the public. The position involves regular professional communication with SEPTA department managers and general superintendents, consultant and contractor firms, and federal, state, city, and local government officials. The Project Manager will support Trolley Modernization, a program to make SEPTA’s trolley network more accessible, faster, and easier to use through new accessible vehicles and stations, passenger amenities, infrastructure improvements, and operational upgrades. The role leads design and construction of the Route T5 Improvements Project, which is under design, and may manage other program projects. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Project Manager directs major, multi-project, multi-contract capital programs through completion within established budgets and schedules. The role oversees project teams, consultants, contractors, design and construction work, procurement, project inspections, and compliance with SEPTA and industry standards. The position also develops project-management training and seminars within the discipline and follows applicable safety and security policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline, plus eight years of progressive engineering or architectural employment experience; alternatively, an equivalent combination of engineering and project-management or related construction experience.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture with EIT, or a master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA, plus six years of responsible experience.
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and logical reasoning skills.
Effective coaching skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
Pennsylvania registered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect (PE/RA).
Experience in public transit project management.

Responsibilities

Develop conceptual project plans and specifications for railway improvement programs in consultation with senior management, supporting multi-discipline improvements and funding-agency requirements.
Prepare project budgets, schedules, program plans, and force account plans.
Prepare requests for proposals, manage consultant contracts, and coordinate design concepts and reviews with Operations Departments.
Coordinate design requirements with federal, state, city, and local government agencies and SEPTA.
Represent SEPTA with special interest groups or local committees and present designs at public meetings when needed.
Forecast and maintain budgets and manpower requirements.
Direct the project management team during design, construction, and procurement, coordinating project management, construction management, government agencies, and SEPTA Operations Departments.
Monitor consultant and contractor progress and performance.
Consult with supervisors on unusual problems and administrative or policy matters.
Supervise, coordinate, and review engineers, architects, and construction inspectors; estimate manpower needs, schedule work, and assign tasks.
Resolve engineering problems and construction issues independently, and conduct research on specific issues when needed.
Develop and review project-management training and seminars within the discipline.
Comply with Authority and departmental safety and security policies, report safety concerns or hazards, and promote personal and workplace safety.
Direct all phases of major, multiple-project, multiple-contract capital programs to meet established budgets and schedules.
Establish goals, procedures, and objectives for personnel and projects, including resource budgets and subordinate workload planning and scheduling.
Approve design engineering and consultant management contracts, procedures, and design contract modifications.
Ensure project plans, studies, and technical analyses are complete, correct, and consistent with SEPTA and industry standards.
Manage and direct program management consultants.
Direct preparation of final design plans and specifications and prepare information needed to solicit construction proposals.
Evaluate construction contract bids and recommend awards.
Coordinate, direct, and resolve conflicts in construction-related activities of contractors, vendors, and consultants, and approve those activities.
Coordinate and direct project inspections to ensure compliance with plans, schedules, and budgets; review and approve project changes while ensuring conformity with established goals and objectives.
Establish design and construction criteria, specifications, plans, and management procedures to promote consistency and industry-standard compliance.
Consult with management at all levels to identify and resolve engineering and construction problems.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
Paid parental leave.
Generous vacation time.
Paid holidays.
Employee wellness programs and resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Free SEPTA Transportation Pass with unlimited access to SEPTA services.
Additional $5,000 salary increase for holding a Pennsylvania PE License.