Project Manager

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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.
SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation.
We are seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager Rail Facilities in the B&B/Rail Facilities.

Opening Date: 6/30/2025

Closing Date: 8/31/2025

EXTENDED: 10/28/ /02/2025

Job Grade: SAM 42

Starting Salary
: $117, 832.00

Additional $5,000 salary increase for having a Pennsylvania PE License.
Overall Description
The Project Manager position requires an extensive background in Engineering/Architecture and construction, as well as knowledge of business practices.

Manages all aspects of 3rd party and in-house projects, as assigned by the Senior Program Manager/Program Manager and/or Deputy Chief Engineer, 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.

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, Architecture, or Construction Management and eight (8) years of progressively engineering/architectural experience, or an equivalent combination of engineering and project management, or related experience in construction required.
• OR a PE with either MS in Engineering or MBA with six (6) years responsible experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent computer skills required.
• PA registered Professional Engineer/Registered Architect preferred.

Benefits
SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program:

• Medical – Minimal annual premium contribution

Benefit Plans With No Employee Annual Premium Contribution

• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Benefits We Offer

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan, with available Financial Advice and Planning Services
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SEPTA Transportation Pass – FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation
• SEPTA employees qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Generous Vacation Allowance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

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.