Transit Capital Delivery Project Manager

MBTA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MBTA’s Capital Delivery group is seeking a Project Manager to steer transit capital projects from planning through construction and closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and budget integrity. You will supervise contracts, develop scopes, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and MBTA departments to meet program objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience managing large capital programs, including design and construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing engineering, design, construction, infrastructure, transportation, transit, or public works capital projects.
• One (1) year leading large projects or technical teams in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing design and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the project’s technical and financial directions and for ensuring external and internal customer satisfaction with project results.
• Administer professional service, design and construction contracts, including involvement in design contract and amendment negotiations.
• Establish initial project budgets, cost estimates, cash flow projections.
• The Project Manager is the main contact between the MBTA and consultant or contractor.
• Manage assigned Capital projects in accordance with MBTA manuals, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

e-Builder

Trimble Unity

Microsoft Project

Job description

MBTA’s Capital Delivery group is seeking a Project Manager to steer transit capital projects from planning through construction and closeout, ensuring on-time delivery and budget integrity. You will supervise contracts, develop scopes, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and MBTA departments to meet program objectives.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of experience managing large capital programs, including design and construction