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Director, Rail Infrastructure Construction

Rail Operations

Job Description:

Forbes List of America s Best Employers 2024

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you’ll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible. This position presents the exciting professional opportunity for you to grow your career and to make a difference by working to ensure the hiring of top talent committed to the revitalization of NJ TRANSIT.

Director, Rail Infrastructure Construction

+ Directs and manages construction of capital projects with in-house forces and/or with outside contractors/consultants including project initiation, budget and schedules.

+ Directs and manages staff, consultants and contractors for the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of capital projects. Ensures construction is consistent with applicable safety and construction codes and established infrastructure standards.

+ Reviews and comments on in-house design and specifications for the construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements and programs.

+ Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ TRANSIT at meetings, presentations, public hearings and Board meetings.

+ Directs the management of departmental needs, including all personnel related matters. Provides direction to subordinates and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures.

+ Establishes standards for infrastructure design, construction and maintenance. Ensures standardized inventory, improved reliability, safety and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation.

+ Coordinates capital project work and track outages with Rail line management and transportation disciplines that may be impacted.

+ Directs and assigns the preparation, review and approval of various technical project reports, status reports, Board items, cost estimates and departmental policies and procedures

Education and Experience Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or related area, or equivalent, and eight (8) years of experience in the design, construction and maintenance of railroad infrastructure, with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role.

+ Professional registration in Engineering is required.

At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

+ Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Flexible Spending Account

+ Prescription

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid Leave

+ 401(a) and 401(k) Retirement Plans--up to 9% match

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Qualified Transportation Expense Plan (QTE)

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.