Senior Construction Program Manager — Major Rail Infrastructure

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction activities for the Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey. You will supervise contractors, manage SSMP compliance, and ensure adherence to technical specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in large-scale infrastructure construction, strong knowledge of NEPA and permitting, and expertise in project controls, scheduling, and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or transportation construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge of NEPA, permitting, and safety standards.
• Advanced expertise in project controls, scheduling, cost management, and risk assessment.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, special inspections, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in PMIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all construction activities, including contractor oversight and coordination with project stakeholders.
• Administer the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), ensuring compliance with safety protocols, thorough incident reporting, and implementation of proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Guarantee that all construction work meets technical specifications, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee special inspections, testing services, and comprehensive quality assurance processes.
• Manage site logistics, including utility coordination, maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and compliance with building management procedures.
• Oversee schedule management functions, including maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule, milestone tracking, and timely completion of all construction phases
• Lead cost and budget management activities such as forecasting, monitoring cash flow, and supporting requisition and invoicing processes.
• Prepare detailed project reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis encompassing safety, quality, environmental, financial, and milestone progress.
• Maintain rigorous change control procedures for schedule and budget baselines, ensuring proper versioning and historical documentation.
• Lead risk management initiatives, maintain risk registers, facilitate analyses, and support contingency planning activities.
• Provide technical assessments regarding changes to project scope, schedule, and cost, and manage negotiation strategies and responses to claims and change orders.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost management

Risk assessment

Quality assurance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mace is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction activities for the Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey. You will supervise contractors, manage SSMP compliance, and ensure adherence to technical specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in large-scale infrastructure construction, strong knowledge of NEPA and permitting, and expertise in project controls, scheduling, and risk assessment.