Project Manager (7131) - Fleet & Infrastructure Integration

Septa • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

SEPTA is seeking a Project Manager with an extensive background in engineering or architecture, construction, and business practices. The role manages assigned third-party and in-house projects to ensure planning, design, implementation, and completion meet SEPTA’s needs and applicable requirements of agencies, governments, special interest groups, and the public.

The Project Manager plans, develops, coordinates, and directs critical interface and readiness projects, linking vehicle procurements—including the M5 fleet, Silverliner VI fleet, and modernized bus fleets—with infrastructure modifications. The position coordinates design, construction, testing, and commissioning, with a focus on schedules, risk management, and integration across departments. The role interacts with SEPTA department managers and staff, consultants, contractors, and federal, state, city, and local officials, and requires professional communication.

The position is responsible for project budgets, schedules, staffing, consultant and contractor performance, and the direction and coordination of project teams. The Project Manager also supports engineering and construction decision-making, project management training, and compliance with safety and security policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture and eight years of progressively responsible engineering or architectural experience, or an equivalent combination of engineering and project management or related construction experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work with SEPTA departments, consultants, contractors, government officials, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture with EIT, or a master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA, with six years of responsible experience.
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license; the posting offers an additional $5,000 salary increase for holding one.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior management on zero-emission and railway improvement programs, developing conceptual plans for infrastructure readiness for new bus and rail fleets and advising on interface issues, schedule variances, and matters requiring escalation.
• 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.
• Liaise with federal, state, city, and local government agencies and SEPTA to coordinate design requirements with consultant designs.
• Represent SEPTA with special interest groups or local committees and present designs at public meetings when needed.
• Maintain and forecast project budgets and manpower requirements.
• Direct project management teams during design, construction, and/or procurement, including project management, construction management, and coordination with government agencies and SEPTA Operations Departments.
• Monitor consultant and contractor progress and performance.
• Consult with supervisors regarding unusual problems and administrative or policy matters.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of engineers, architects, and construction inspectors; estimate staffing needs, schedule work, and assign tasks.
• Apply engineering and construction principles to assignments, independently resolving engineering problems and construction issues, 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.
• 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.
• Vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee wellness programs and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Free SEPTA transportation pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior