Private Carrier Programs & Contracts Manager

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Plans

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation seeks an on-site administrator to supervise staff, oversee contracted services, and coordinate RFPs for procurements. You will manage payments, service adjustments, and performance data across private carriers to ensure reliable passenger transportation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in bus operations or transportation administration, plus willingness to travel and work non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Six years of experience in bus operation, transportation, maintenance or administration.
• Must possess and maintain a valid automobile driver’s license.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including nights and weekends.
• Contract Administration and/or procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises PCA Administrators and support staff.
• Compiles and reports statistical production and service data.
• Manages and coordinates the administration of contracted services, including contract preparation, oversight of service adjustments and contract amendments, review of service checks, analysis of revenue and ridership trends.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFP) and coordinates the RFP process for contracted services.
• Oversees the Private Carrier Capital Improvement Program (PCCIP) and Ferry Capital Improvement Program (FCIP) and bus allocation.
• Assists in developing technologies and processes to increase efficiency and reliability of data.
• Develops reporting strategies for disseminating pertinent statistical information to management.
• Investigates and responds to complaints, inquiries and other matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Jersey Transit Corporation seeks an on-site administrator to supervise staff, oversee contracted services, and coordinate RFPs for procurements. You will manage payments, service adjustments, and performance data across private carriers to ensure reliable passenger transportation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in bus operations or transportation administration, plus willingness to travel and work non-standard hours.