Rail Project and Property Manager (Administrator VII)

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative supervisory or managerial experience in business administration business management public administration public management clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelors degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

• For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at

• For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at 8573684722.

• For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call the ADACoordinator Lucy Bayard at 8572741935.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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Position Summary

The Rail Project & Property Management Manager leads the planning execution and oversight of rail infrastructure projects and rail-adjacent real estate assets. This role integrates transportation project delivery property acquisition and disposition contract administration and real estate development strategy to advance operational financial and policyobjectivesfor MassDOT Rail & Transit.

The positioniscross-functionalworking with engineers planners legal counsel finance teams public agencies developers and community stakeholders to ensure rail projects and real estate initiatives are delivered on time on budget and in compliance with state federal and contractual requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development and oversight of comprehensive capital investment strategies for rail programs and properties including long-range capital planning portfolio prioritization and executive-level performance reporting to ensure strategic alignment fiscal stewardship and measurable program outcomes.

• Lead the formulation and advancement of enterprise-wide policy frameworks governing rail asset management real estate strategy and infrastructure investment ensuring alignment with long-term system performance objectives regulatory requirements and sustainable capital planning priorities.

• Provide executive oversight of consultant-led due diligence efforts associated with rail property transactions and strategic initiatives ensuring comprehensive coordination of title analysis environmental review valuation and survey activities to mitigate risk and protect Commonwealth interests. Direct ongoing portfolio performance evaluation and establish data-informed strategies to enhance asset value strengthen long-term returns and advance systemwide real estate objectives.

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and stewardship of multi-year capital and operating budgets for rail projects and property portfolios ensuring disciplined fiscal management accurate forecasting of expenditures and encumbrances and alignment of funding strategies with long-term infrastructure investment priorities and organizational objectives.

• Lead program-level management across complex rail initiatives driving accountability and delivery outcomes. Oversee contract governance including scope management change control and financial stewardship to ensure alignment with project objectives schedules and budgets. Establish and enforce robust oversight frameworks for compliance monitoring evaluation of amendments and approval of payments in accordance with fiduciary and statutory requirements.

A finalist for this position must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a criminal record check Department of Revenue (DOR) check and employment references.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees ofMassachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)takegreat pridein connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOTis responsible fordeveloping implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct andmaintaina safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.