Manager, Rail Infrastructure Construction - Communication & Signal

Nj Transit - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Manager

Newark, NJ

Rail Transportation

About the position

The Manager of Rail Infrastructure Construction - Communication & Signal at NJ Transit is responsible for overseeing the construction of capital projects related to rail infrastructure. This role involves managing project scope, budget, and field supervision, ensuring compliance with safety and construction codes, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The position also includes reviewing project designs, preparing reports, and managing departmental needs, while providing support during system emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develops construction scope and budget.
• Manages construction of capital projects with in-house forces and/or with outside contractors.
• Manages field supervision for the coordination of the construction of capital projects.
• Ensures construction is consistent with applicable safety and construction codes and established standards and guidelines.
• Coordinates capital project work and track outages with Rail line management and transportation disciplines that may be impacted.
• Assists line management with technical and personnel support, as required.
• Reviews and comments on in-house design and specifications for the construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements and programs.
• Prepares, reviews and approves various project reports, status reports and cost estimates, including approval of material and equipment requisitions and vehicle reports.
• Establishes standards for construction.
• Ensures standardized inventory, improved reliability, safety and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation.
• Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ TRANSIT at meetings, presentations and regarding community relations issues, as required.
• Ensures all Standard Operating Procedures are performed and meet NJ TRANSIT requirements, establishes and maintains required back-up documentation.
• Manages department needs, including all personnel matters.
• Provides direction to subordinates and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures.
• Provides support and responds to system emergencies on a 24 hour/7 day basis to ensure safe and proper operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related area, or equivalent.
• Six (6) years of applied experience in construction project management, including two (2) years of managerial experience.
• Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• One year of experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance - Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• 401(a), 401(k), Retirement Plans - up to 9% match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)