Manager Rail Infrastructure Construction - Electrical

NJ TRANSIT; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Family Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

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

401(k) Retirement saving plan with up to a 3% company match

457(b) Deferred Savings Plan

Job summary

A major transportation authority is looking for a Manager of Rail Infrastructure Construction - Electrical to oversee capital project management, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with significant experience in the electrical field and project management. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, are offered.

Qualifications

• Six years of applied experience in electrical field within the Railroad, including one year of managerial experience.
• Must be available for off hours (nights/weekends) project management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops construction scope and budget for capital projects.
• Ensures construction is consistent with applicable safety and construction codes.
• Coordinates capital project work with Rail line management.
• Prepares and approves various project reports and status reports.
• Establishes standards for construction and ensures inventory reliability.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Project management skills

Safety and regulatory knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or related area

Job description

Manager Rail Infrastructure Construction - Electrical

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Develops construction scope and budget. Manages construction of capital projects with in-house forces and/or with outside contractors.
• Manages field supervision for the coordination of the construction of capital projects. Ensures construction is consistent with applicable safety and construction codes and established standards and AREMA guidelines.
• Coordinates capital project work and track outages with Rail line management and transportation disciplines that may be impacted. Assists line management with technical and personnel support, as required.
• Reviews and comments on in-house design and specifications for the construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements and programs.
• Prepares, reviews and approves various project reports, status reports and cost estimates,
• including approval of material and equipment requisitions and vehicle reports.
• Establishes standards for construction. Ensures standardized inventory, improved reliability,
• safety and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation.
• Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ TRANSIT at meetings, presentation and regarding community relations issues, as required.
• Manages department needs, including all personnel matters. Provides direction to subordinates and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or related area.
• One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Six (6) years of applied experience in electrical field within the Railroad, to include one (1) year of managerial experience.
• MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR OFF HOURS (NIGHTS/WEEKENDS) PROJECT MANAGEMENT AS NEEDED.

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
• Tuition Assistance
• 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

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Project Management, and Management

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Government Administration, and Engineering Services