Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) · 8 hours ago
Project Manager (7131) - Coordination Group
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expThe Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is a leader in transportation, recognized for its innovative services across a vast service region. They are seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Right-of-Entry and Third-Party Coordination program, ensuring safe and efficient collaboration with external entities involved in construction and maintenance activities near SEPTA infrastructure.
Public TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Leads the Right-of-Entry and Third-Party Coordination group to review, approve and monitor external access and construction near SEPTA facilities
Coordinates with PennDOT, the City of Philadelphia, utilities, and regional partners to manage shared infrastructure, construction interfaces and schedules to protect SEPTA operations
Coordinates reviews with internal departments including Engineering, Operations, System Safety, Legal, and Risk Management
Facilitates field coordination and pre-construction meetings to resolve access, safety, and scheduling issues
Maintains program documentation, standard procedures, and permit databases
Establishes goals, procedures, and objectives for assigned personnel and projects including the development of resource budgets and including the scheduling, planning and organizing of the work load for subordinates
Implements process improvements, data tools, and reporting dashboards to streamline coordination, reduce project conflicts, improve scheduling, safety, and performance transparency
Supervises and develops professional staff; manages workload priorities, training and performance goals
Prepares and delivers reports and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders
Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with eight years related experience (or 6 years with Master's) with increasing levels of responsibility required
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to handle and resolve complex problems related to engineering, construction, and project management
Strong understanding of right-of-way safety practices, utility coordination, and construction management
Demonstrated experience coordinating with government agencies and external stakeholders such as PennDOT, City of Philadelphia, or regional utilities
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of professional, supervisory and management personnel at all levels of the organization
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across technical and administrative teams
An ability to work during nights, extended weekends and summer shutdowns, through project completion
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
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