Technical Project Manager

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority•Everett, MA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a leading provider of public transportation services in North America, and the 4th largest agency in the United States. Serving Boston Massachusetts and the surrounding communities, we provide and are responsible for multi-modal transit operations within Greater Boston, including commuter rail service that extends beyond the core of the MBTA service area. As a key driver for the greater MBTA mission, the Vehicle Engineering (VE) Department is responsible for new fleet initiatives as well as investigating and implementing innovative vehicle enhancements to ensure all vehicles meet their intended service life. We work collaboratively with other departments, we strive to provide continuous improvements to safety, reliability and efficiency for all of the MBTA’s passenger fleets. In line with these efforts, VE has an extensive new project portfolio for the procurement of state of the art (revolutionary) vehicles (Bus, Commuter Rail, Light Rail, Heavy Rail and Ferry) that provide safe, clean, efficient and reliable transportation for the communities serviced, as well as implement innovative technologies during vehicle midlife overhaul. VE is looking for highly motivated, detail oriented and energetic Technical Project Managers to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development of specifications, oversee vehicle compliance testing and certification, evaluate vehicle long term reliability, and make decisions emerging technology through pilot initiatives undertaken to test products and improve vehicle fleets. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of new vehicle and/or overhaul vehicle procurement programs, as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Five (5) years of experience in subway/bus vehicle maintenance and/or engineering in the transportation industry.
One (1) year of related experience leading and supervising staff and consultants and/or large projects
Effective organizational and analytical skills.
Excellent customer service and presentation skills.
The ability to use Word, Excel, Database, or Main Frame applications.
Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
The ability to work with a diverse workforce.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
A high school diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
An associate’s degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
A master’s degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.
Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op.
Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Responsibilities

Assist the Senior Project Manager in managing the development of technical specifications, related commercial terms, and the technical portion of bid evaluations for overhaul and procurement programs.
Assist in the development of work scopes and budgets for technical consultants and subsequent consultant selections and in the coordination of technical project activities in the Operations Directorate.
Provide ongoing oversight and technical direction of new vehicle and/or overhaul procurement programs.
Manage all professional engineering services which support vehicle programs.
Ensure that all inventory levels, equipment and facilities under their control are protected in safe operating condition.
Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites.
Assist in managing an Authority staff consisting of engineers and administrative personnel.
Assist in the development of long-range planning of vehicle requirements to ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Respond, either directly or through others, to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
Respond to each inquiry in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority’s customer service quality standard.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.