OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager position requires an extensive background in Engineering, construction and Communications & Signals, as well as knowledge of business practices.

Manages all aspects of 3rd party and in-house projects, as assigned by the Director of Engineering, 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 Communications & Signals 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 stakeholders. 
• 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 internal SEPTA 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. 
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required.

DISCIPLINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts QC audits for design and construction projects. 
• Reviews design packages for compliance with SEPTA standards. 
• Maintains filing for standard specifications and other technical standards.
• Participate in the development and oversight of project document control and records management processes to ensure alignment with standard operating procedures. 
• Perform internal process and program-based audits for compliance and effectiveness. 
• Assist with root cause analysis as needed. 
• Review and monitor corrective actions as applicable. 
• Coordinate the certification with the Safety and Security Certification (SSC) team members. 
• Attend all project meetings. 
• Ensures that all project plans, studies and technical analyses, are complete, correct, and conform to SEPTA and industry standards. 
• Manages and directs the activities of the construction management consultants. 
• Directs the preparation of final design plans and specifications. 
• Prepares information required to solicit construction proposals. 
• Evaluates construction contract bids and recommends award. 
• Coordinates, directs, resolves conflicts, and approves the construction-related activities of contractors, vendors and consultants related to the Major Capital Construction Projects. 
• Coordinates extensive inspection of projects to assure compliance to plans, schedules, and project budgets. In this capacity, the Project Manager is also responsible for the review and approval of changes to the project while assuring conformity with previously established goals and objectives. 
• Perform field and factory visits. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, and eight (8) years of progressively engineering/architectural experience, or an equivalent combination of engineering and project management, or related experience in construction is required.
• Either Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with EIT or either a Master's degree in Engineering/Architecture, Construction Management or MBA with six (6) years responsible relevant employment experience is preferred. 
• Valid Driver License required.
• Must have the ability to navigate railroad and transit construction sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Excellent computer skills required.