Construction Manager (Systems)

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is delivering pivotal rail and transit systems work as part of a joint venture to support the Gateway Program in New York and New Jersey. The role focuses on managing installation, testing, and safety compliance for critical tunnel-based systems, coordinating with contractors to meet schedule and budget constraints.

We seek a senior leader with deep rail/transit experience, NFPA-130 proficiency, and proven program-level management capabilities to drive best-practice delivery and stakeholder

Qualifications

• 15+ years in rail, transit, system, track, signals, traction power, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Extensive experience with rail transit systems on tunnel projects.
• Proficiency in NFPA-130 standards and fire-protection and life-safety requirements for transit systems.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Capability to function at a program-level technical chief role, providing expertise on track alignment, power distribution, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the installation and integration of critical rail and transit systems within the tunnel.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure alignment with technical specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Support comprehensive testing and commissioning for all installed systems.
• Monitor and verify adherence to NFPA-130 standards for fire protection and life safety.
• Act as the primary liaison for safety protocols and risk assessment with stakeholders.
• Deliver continuous improvements in processes and drive transformational change.
• Manage, influence & negotiate with senior stakeholders on strategic matters.

Skills

Rail transit experience

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Project leadership

Tools

NFPA-130 compliance

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Manage the installation and integration of critical rail and transit systems, including track, signals, traction power, and communication networks within the tunnel.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure systems align with technical specifications, project schedules, and budget constraints.
• Support comprehensive testing and commissioning for all installed systems, ensuring they meet operational standards and safety protocols.
• Monitor and verify that all aspects of the project adhere to NFPA-130 standards for fire protection and life safety, including emergency ventilation and fire suppression systems.
• Act as the primary liaison for safety protocols, coordinating with stakeholders to review safety plans, assess risk factors, and prepare contingency measures for emergencies.
• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.
• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (c-suite & board) on matters of strategic importance.

You’ll Need To Have

• 15+ years of experience in rail, transit, system, track, signals, traction power, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Extensive experience with rail transit systems on tunnel projects.
• Proficiency in NFPA-130 standards and fire-protection and life-safety requirements for transit systems.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Capability to function at a program-level technical chief role, providing expertise on track alignment, power distribution, and systems integration.

Note

The estimated starting salary for this position is $250k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.