Senior Rail Construction Program Manager

New Jersey Transit Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Retirement Plans

401(k) match

457(b)

Job summary

New Jersey Transit Corporation in New Jersey seeks a Construction Program Manager to lead complex capital rail and bus projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will oversee the full construction lifecycle from design review to closeout and ensure robust controls and collaboration across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 8+ years in construction management (15+ preferred), plus strong knowledge of project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering/Management or related field.
• 8+ years in construction management; 15+ preferred total construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams including Senior Construction Managers and Residents Engineers.
• Oversee the full construction lifecycle from design through closeout.
• Guide project controls: schedule, cost forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor progress, resolve field challenges, ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, operations staff, and rail agencies on program delivery.
• Review estimates, specifications, and bid packages; participate in pre-bid activities.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Eng/Management

PE or RA desirable

PMP preferred

Tools

MS Office

Primavera

eBuilder

Procore

Job description

New Jersey Transit Corporation in New Jersey seeks a Construction Program Manager to lead complex capital rail and bus projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will oversee the full construction lifecycle from design review to closeout and ensure robust controls and collaboration across disciplines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 8+ years in construction management (15+ preferred), plus strong knowledge of project