MBTA · 4 hours ago
Senior Manager, Facilities Infrastructure Engineering
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expMBTA is committed to providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation through a best-in-class transit system. The Senior Manager of Facilities Infrastructure Engineering will support capital programming and assist in developing design standards for various infrastructure assets, ensuring quality management and compliance with engineering standards.
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Responsibilities
Liaise with the Capital Delivery, Design and Construction department to assist in performing: Facility design review, Quality Management functions of facility construction, Prioritize capital project scopes of work and preliminary design, Assist with engineering support as directed
Liaise with all departments within the Office of Stations and Engineering & Maintenance of Way including Power Division, Signal Division and Maintenance of Way to assist with: Coordinating asset end-of-life with capital renewals, Prioritize scopes of work and preliminary design for transition to the Capital Delivery, Design and Construction Department, Interpret and validate facility standards for facility/civil/site/structural assets system-wide to ensure consistency across all disciplines within the MBTA, Performing engineering and design review of work performed by consultants, contractors, and MBTA engineering staff, Quality Management functions including: conducting site inspections of systems and materials to verify quality
Review facility design, construction, and maintenance standards. Develop and oversee engineering designs at various levels of completion ranging from preliminary or conceptual to final, specifications and standards for modifications to MBTA infrastructure
Utilize established methods and procedures to ensure infrastructure designs are in conformance with MBTA requirements and standards
Advise Chief Engineer’s Office of capital investment priorities from a facility asset condition perspective
Develop budgets and reports for proposed projects, evaluating various impacts of proposed projects to determine feasibility, providing recommendations to executive management and department managers and participating in technical committees and panels
Supports operational, facilities, real estate and planning functions by examining and identifying deficiencies within existing facility assets, preparing recommendations for improvements, providing technical advice and guidance, reviewing development projects that may impact existing rail systems and facilities and participating in internal audits as needed
Respond or report to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week
Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed; respond to each inquiry in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority’s customer service quality standard
Uphold the rights and interests of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, facilities management, architecture, or a related field from an accredited college
Seven (7) years of experience performing professional engineering work in design, estimating, construction and contract administration, in any of the following disciplines: Structural, Facilities, Civil, or related
Experience with facility engineering as it relates to establishing facility engineering standards for civil/site/structural assets as well as supporting facility mechanical systems such as HVAC systems, tunnel ventilation systems, fire suppression systems, hoists, lifts, cranes, plumbing, drainage and sanitary systems and associated control systems. Familiarity with building/facility control systems, hardware and automated control and monitoring systems
Working knowledge of CAD, Word, Excel, mainframe or database applications. Proficient with the use of MS Office, PowerPoint and Graphic applications
Effectively communicate with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, public legislators, and state and federal agencies
Have excellent customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, communication (speaking, and writing) skills
Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking and time management skills
Strong working knowledge of Building and Trade Codes and how they apply to MBTA facilities
Possession of a valid driver's license without infractions in accordance with MBTA policy
Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, background screening, and the MBTA's medical requirements, including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screening
Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting, 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)
Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed
Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year
Have the ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce
Preferred
A Massachusetts Professional Engineering (PE) license (or the ability to become registered in Massachusetts within 6 months)
A Master's Degree in electrical, civil, structural, mechanical engineering, facilities management, architectural, or a related field from an accredited college
Experience with transit facility construction, maintenance and operations
Experience managing Projects with MS Project 2013 or Primavera P3; resource loading within such construction schedule
Benefits
Accrued paid sick leave
Monthly transportation pass
Company
MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area.
5001-10000 employees
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Barbara Bates
Deputy CFO Capital
Mary Ann O'Hara, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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