Senior Program Manager- MOW/ Project Management Office (8016)-

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The Senior Program Manager (Project Management Office) has full technical responsibility for the interpretation, organization, execution, and coordination of his/her assignments.  He/She must have extensive knowledge of engineering, construction, and business practices.  A particular focus on cost engineering, engineering/design and construction methodologies is necessary. 

This position will have a dual function overseeing both the planning and design phases of Capital Budgeting projects plus the total project responsibility (conception to completion) of several major projects including the multi – year, multi-disciplinary programs, e.g., Trolley Modernization Program, Interlocking Programs, and Master Plans at various yards. Additionally, this position directs SEPTA’s cost estimating function for all phases of projects. 

The Senior Program Manager must come in contact with many people at higher organizational levels, both within SEPTA and outside the Authority.  These contacts may include the SEPTA Board and General Manager, Deputy General Managers, Assistant General Managers, and Department Managers within SEPTA, as well as consulting and construction firms, owners and/or representatives, and Federal, State, City, and local government officials.  Excellent communication skills are a requisite to fulfill the requirements of this position.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for Capital Project Development, specifically the accomplishment of the design phases of assigned projects from concept to bid documents. 
2. Develops and implements necessary planning and conceptual engineering for capital grant applications.
3. Prepares Statement of Work, evaluates Requests for Proposals, and recommends the awarding of architect, engineering and consultant contracts pertaining to Capital Improvement Projects.
4. Prepares information required to process and approve design contracts, design control procedures, and design contract modifications.
5. Ensures that all project plans and preliminary studies are complete, correct, and conform to SEPTA and industry standards.
6. Directs the preparation of final design plans and specifications.
7. Prepares information required to solicit construction proposals.
8. Under the direction of the Cheif Engineer, MOW directs all phases of engineering/design and construction of major, multiple-element, multiple-contract Capital Projects,  to complete the work within the established budget and schedule. 
9. Evaluates construction contract bids and recommends award approval.
10. Coordinates, directs, resolves conflicts, and approves the construction-related activities of contractors, vendors and Force Account Labor related to Capital Improvement Projects.
11. Coordinates periodic inspections of projects to assure compliance to plans, schedules, and project budgets. In this capacity, the Senior Program Manager is also responsible for the review and approval of changes to the project while assuring conformity with previously established goals and objectives.
12. Consults with management at all levels on problem identification and solutions on issues of an engineering and construction nature, as well as providing consultant services, on an Authority-wide basis.
13. Develops and maintains data on construction costs, types of construction, and other pertinent data to assist in programming of funds to be used in future planning activities.
14. Provides cost estimating for all phases of construction including change orders. 
15. Establishes and maintains cost estimating standards, policies, procedures and computerized cost estimating database system. 
16. Develops and implements planning, conceptual engineering and initial budgets for capital projects including providing project scope definitions for grant applications
17. Establishes goals, procedures, and objectives for assigned personnel and projects including the development of resource budgets and including the scheduling, planning and organizing of the work load for subordinates.
18. Provides support to senior management in developing long range capital plans.
19. Establishes goals, procedures, and objectives for assigned personnel and projets including the development of resource budgets and including the scheduling, planning and organizing of the workload for subordinates.
20. Performs other duties as assigned/required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or Architecture, with fifteen (15) years significant, progressive and responsible management experience in the design, construction and/or project management, or related experience required. 
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Architect (RA) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Business preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of cost engineering, engineering/design and construction methodologies is required.
• Extensive knowledge of Transit and /or Railroad Operations is required.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability deal effectively with a wide range of professional, supervisory and management personnel at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to handle and resolve complex problems related to engineering, multi-prime construction, project management, and contract administration issues required.   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to organize and present technical and project presentations to various levels of management required.  
• Valid Driver’s license required.