What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at SEPTA?
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region.
We are currently seeking a Project Manager (7131) - Project Management Office in the EM&C MOW/MOW Coordination department.
SEPTA currently requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination at their pre-employment medical appointment.
Opening Date: 04/19/2022
Closing Date: 05/09/2022
Job Grade: SAM 42
Salary Range: Min: $95,524.00 - Mid: $119,392.00 - Max: $143,260.00
- Note: Starting salary not to exceed midpoint.
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
The Project Manager position requires an extensive background in Engineering and construction, as well as knowledge of business practices. In this role the Project Manager will be responsible for SEPTA's Interlocking Program for Design and Construction oversight.
Manages all aspects of 3rd party and in-house projects, as assigned to ensure that project planning, design, implementation and completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA and the requirements of all the agencies, governments, special interest groups and the general public to which SEPTA is responsible.
The Project Manager plans, develops, coordinates and directs a large and important projects or a number of smaller projects, and would have the responsibility of managing a multi-discipline project management team. He/She may also manage a small research or investigative project with a complex or novel issue requiring development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
The Project Manager must come in contact with many people at higher organizational levels, both within SEPTA and outside the Authority. His/Her contacts include Department Managers and General Superintendents within SEPTA, as well as consultant/contractor firms' Assistant Vice Presidents, and Federal, State, City, and local government officials. He/She must possess the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner.
BASIC ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in the development of policies in the immediate manager’s organization, and interpret such policies throughout the department.
- Develops objectives, policies and procedures for their activity for the approval of immediate manager.
- Interprets and administers programs and procedures in accordance with approved policies.
- Performs special assignments for immediate manager as requested.
- Reports performance to immediate manager.
- Coordinates expense budget spending for department or activity to maintain performance within budget.
- Develops a suitable successor and be responsible for training replacements at all levels within the department.
- 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.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consults with senior management in developing on-going 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- B. S. Degree in Engineering and eight (8) years of progressive engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of engineering, project management, construction or related required. (Experience should include, Power, Track, Communications and Signals or Interlocking programs)
- B. S. Degree in Engineering with EIT or MS in Engineering or MBA and six (6) years engineering experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
- Excellent computer skills required.
- Valid Driver License required.
- Must have the ability to navigate railroad and transit construction sites.
- Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
