Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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The Project Manager of Rail Operations will manage the development of MBTA Rail Operations capital projects from project inception (planning) through the design phase (conceptual, preliminary, and final) and the construction phase (including project close‑out), with full responsibility for quality and for controlling the schedule and budget. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Railroad Capital Planning and Finance and will closely coordinate and collaborate regularly with other departments.

• Oversee and manage all Commuter Rail Operations projects within the MBTA’s Capital Investment Plan.
• Manage capital project funding requests, amendments, and development of Project Charters for Commuter Rail Operations capital projects.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor cashflow projections and expenditures, and reconcile with monthly, quarterly, and annual goals established within the CIP.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for all Commuter Rail Operations capital projects and projects, including mandated reporting to regulatory agencies, such as the FTA, FRA, etc.
• Manage multiple consultant and construction contracts to ensure project requirements are fulfilled, and that project safety, contract cost, and schedule requirements are met.
• Manage projects in accordance with MBTA standards, manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the development of project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and assist in the procurement of consultants and contractors, as required.
• Negotiate project assignments, task orders, amendments, change orders, and use of contingency, and make recommendations for approval.
• Review monthly payment and schedule submissions from consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate and participate in stakeholder review meetings, value engineering sessions, constructability reviews, and risk workshops.
• Coordinate project tasks with internal Railroad Operations staff, consultants, contractors, and other MBTA departments, including Contract Administration, Procurement and Logistics, among others.
• Coordinate project activities with outside agencies, abutters, utility companies, community groups, and other third parties affected by the project, as required.
• Ensure that all work has been completed, and necessary approvals have been obtained, before advertising projects for construction, including budget approval, environmental permits and approvals, real estate actions and approvals, force accounts, other agency and municipal agreements, and other third‑party agreements.
• Manage construction projects from advertisement to contract close‑out to ensure the project is completed on time and within budget.
• Analyze all contract proposals or bids and provide recommendations for management approval.
• Organize and prioritize workload, be proactive in identifying project needs/requirements. Prepare project‑related correspondence, reports, charts, and presentations.
• Prepare and make project presentations to elected officials, community groups, and others.
• Work independently in addressing complex tasks in a time‑sensitive environment.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Assist in the management of a workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and policies of the Authority, including the EEO, Anti‑Discrimination, Anti‑Harassment, and Anti‑Retaliation policies.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Planning,…