Project Manager of Railroad Operations

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. MBTAs 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 of Rail Operations will manage the development of MBTA Rail Operations capital projects from project inception (planning) through the design phase (conceptual preliminary and final) and the construction phase (including project close-out) with full responsibility for quality and for controlling the schedule and budget. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Railroad Capital Planning and Finance and will closely coordinate and collaborate regularly with other departments

• Oversee and manage all Commuter Rail Operations projects within the MBTAs Capital Investment Plan.
• Manage capital project funding requests amendments and development of Project Charters for Commuter Rail Operations capital projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets monitor cashflow projections and expenditures and reconcile with monthly quarterly and annual goals established within the CIP.
• Assist in monthly quarterly and annual reporting for all Commuter Rail Operations capital projects and projects including mandated reporting to regulatory agencies such as the FTA FRA etc.
• Manage multiple consultant and construction contracts to ensure project requirements are fulfilled and that project safety contract cost and schedule requirements are met.
• Manage projects in accordance with MBTA standards manuals policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of project scopes budgets and schedules and 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.
• Review monthly payment and schedule submissions from consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate and participate in stakeholder review meetings value engineering sessions constructability reviews and risk workshops.
• Coordinate project tasks with internal Railroad Operations staff consultants contractors and other MBTA departments including Contract Administration Procurement and Logistics among others.
• Coordinate project activities with outside agencies abutters utility companies community groups and other third parties affected by the project as required.
• Ensure that all work has been completed and necessary approvals have been obtained before advertising projects for construction including budget approval environmental permits and approvals real estate actions and approvals force accounts other agency and municipal agreements and other third-party agreements.
• Manage construction projects from advertisement to contract closeout to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Analyze all contract proposals or bids and provide recommendations for management approval.
• Organize and prioritize workload be proactive in identifying project needs/requirements.
• Prepare project-related correspondence reports charts and presentations.
• Prepare and make project presentations to elected officials community groups and others.
• Work independently in addressing complex tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
  

• A Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Planning Business or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management operations public administration or planning in transportation services or related industry experience.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in overseeing planning engineering business and/or program or project management processes.
• Excellent writing organizational analytical time management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Project Visio and PowerPoint applications.
• Effective professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of collaboration transparency and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to communicate with customers employees and vendors effectively.
• Have the ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce
  

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution with an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelors degree requirement.
• A masters 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.
  

• A Masters Degree in Engineering Operations Planning Business or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in project management.
• Previous public sector experience particularly with the MBTA MassDOT FTA FRA or a transit agency.
  

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries 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 diverseworkforce 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 Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.