• Manager, Rail Infrastructure Design

    NJ Transit (Newark, NJ)


    Manager, Rail Infrastructure Design

     

    Rail Operations

    Job Description:

    Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2023, 2024, & 2025

     

    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.

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    + Manages staff activities including preparation, review and approval of design calculations, plans and specifications, cost estimates and schedules. Submits to appropriate regulatory agencies for review and approval.

    + Manages staff activity relating to scope of work, request and evaluation of proposals through completed construction contract documents.

    + Provides direction to Procurement/Contract Administration group regarding technical questions, execution of change orders, review and approval of alternative products. Manages the development of administrative items such as Board items, briefing papers, fact sheets, etc. Provides construction support for designed projects to ensure adherence to intent of original designs.

    + Manages staff activities related to project management of construction projects performed by outside contractors. Includes management of budget, schedule, impact on operations and quality control. Produces completed projects necessary to ensure the integrity and reliability of the infrastructure and to enhance the system capacity.

    + Reviews designs provided by consultants for Engineering, Development & Construction Department, NJ Department of Transportation and other external parties. Ensures system-wide conformance to NJ TRANSIT and industry standards and ensures construction and maintenance of designed items have as little adverse impact on operations as possible.

    Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

    + Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or related area

    Knowledge and Skills Required:

    + Six (6) years of progressive managerial applied experience in design and construction.

     

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

     

    + Professional Engineer license required

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

    + Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

    + Flexible Spending Account

    + Life Insurance

    + Paid Leave

    + Tuition Assistance

    + Commuter benefits

    + Retirement Plans

    + 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution

    + 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match

    + 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

     

    At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.

     

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