Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager (7131) - Transit Facilities
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $118K/yr
8+ years expThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. They are seeking a Project Manager to oversee all aspects of transit facility projects, ensuring they meet the requirements of SEPTA and various stakeholders while managing a multi-discipline project management team.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Consults with senior management in developing on-going transit or railway improvement programs, by formulating conceptual project plans and specifications so as to best allow for simultaneous multi-discipline improvements and conformance to applicable funding agency requirements
Prepares budgets, schedules, program, and force account plans for proposed projects
Prepares Requests for Proposals, manage consultant contracts, and coordinate design concepts and reviews with Operations Departments
Provides liaison with appropriate Federal, State, City and local government agencies and SEPTA to coordinate design requirements with consultant design
May represent the Authority with Special Interest Groups or local committees, and present designs at public meetings
Has responsibility for maintaining, forecasting, and maintaining budgets and manpower requirements
Directs the project management team during the design construction and/or procurement stages of a project. This includes project management, construction management, and coordination with government agencies and SEPTA Operations Departments
Monitors progress, performance of consultants and contractors
Consults with supervision concerning unusual problems and developments on administrative and policy matters
Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a team of engineers/architects and construction inspectors. Estimates manpower needs and schedules and assigns work to meet schedules
The Project Manager applies intensive and diversified knowledge of principals and practices in broad areas of engineering and construction assignments. He/She must make decisions independently in resolving engineering problems and construction issues. He/She may act as an individual researcher on specific issues
Responsible for the development and review of project management training and seminars within his/her discipline
Performs other duties as assigned/required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Architecture, and eight (8) years of progressively engineering/architectural experience, or an equivalent combination of engineering and project management, or related experience in construction required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent computer skills required
Preferred
Either MS in Engineering or MBA with six (6) years responsible experience preferred
Pennsylvania PE/RA preferred
Experience in transit operations or railway preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan to build your financial future.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Employee Wellness – Access wellness programs and resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Invest in Your Growth – We offer tuition reimbursement to support your education and career advancement.
Student Loan Assistance – Our positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, helping you manage and reduce student debt.
Free Travel Perks – Receive a FREE SEPTA Transportation Pass, giving you unlimited access to all SEPTA services!
Company
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