Luster National ยท 19 hours ago
CBTC Testing and Commissioning Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expLuster National is seeking a Testing and Commissioning Manager to oversee the implementation and acceptance of a CBTC signaling system. The role involves reviewing testing documentation for compliance and managing commissioning activities to ensure safety and performance objectives are met before system acceptance.
ConstructionManagement ConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Lead technical and programmatic oversight of all testing and commissioning efforts, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, owner policies, and applicable safety and regulatory standards
Assess the quality and completeness of testing artifacts, including strategies, procedures, sequences, execution results, certification evidence, and cutover readiness, to support informed acceptance decisions
Partner with requirements and systems teams to confirm all CBTC subsystems and interfaces are fully defined, coordinated, and demonstrated through traceable verification and validation activities
Monitor and evaluate the execution of factory, system integration, dynamic, and trial operations testing to verify compliance with approved verification frameworks and performance criteria
Proactively identify cross-contract risks, constraints, and dependencies; develop mitigation approaches and advise the project team on actions required to preserve schedule, safety, and operational readiness
Coordinate closely with suppliers, designers, and operations stakeholders to align field access, commissioning plans, and test execution with agency operational and safety expectations
Support system acceptance, certification, and revenue service readiness through review of test outcomes, performance metrics, safety evidence, and participation in audits, readiness reviews, and leadership reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of relevant experience in engineering and infrastructure design in the transit and rail industry
5+ years of CBTC project experience, with a deep understanding of CBTC architecture, including vital/non-vital subsystems, interlockings, ATS, telecoms, and OCC interfaces
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by owner's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be able to work on variable schedules and off-hours to meet business needs
Experience with industry standard project and construction management software (e.g., Primavera P6, TILOS, MS Project, Bluebeam, RSMeans, etc.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships
Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical or systems engineering
Proven experience supporting or overseeing complex brownfield CBTC deployments involving multiple suppliers, interfaces, and operational constraints
Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect Registration (AIA)
Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software
Benefits
Unlimited flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
Formal career planning and development program
$2,500 annually toward professional development
Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
Free personal financial planning services
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Company
Luster National
Luster National is a professional services company specializing in the management of capital improvement projects.
51-200 employees
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Emily Luster
Director of Structure, Governance and Risk
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