Mgr, Technical Project at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority · Boston, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Boston
About the Department
The Project Manager – Power Systems Maintenance (PSM) in Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) will plan, direct, and control the development of conceptual, preliminary, and final design construction schedules, equipment procurement, and budgets as they relate to PSM Projects; assist with feasibility planning of Projects; and define project resources relating to personnel and financing.
Position Duties
- Securing commitments from and coordinating with various departments within the Authority, including Subway Operations, Planning, Maintenance of Way, Signals, and others.
- Coordinating the allocation of force account (internal labor) personnel needed to support PSM.
- Manage consultant activities to ensure that consultants and contractors perform within the scope of work and handle potentially sensitive situations with contractors.
- Overseeing the development of specifications, the bid process, and the installation of MBTA electrical power systems.
- Managing vendor contracts, including fire detection, emergency generators, tunnel vent fans, and fleet vehicles.
- Preparing project updates and monthly reports for PSM Management.
- Assisting in the preparation and revision of project budgets as necessary.
- Attending and conducting job meetings and driving a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and/or transport crews or equipment as needed.
- Responding to each inquiry, whether from a customer, vendor, consultant, or coworker, courteously and professionally consistent with the Authority's customer service quality standards.
- Assisting in the management of a workforce by ensuring fair and consistent application, as well as strict adherence to, the rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the Authority, including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation policies.
- Perform related duties and projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
Supervision
- None
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Five (5) years of experience in planning, design, and management of construction projects, preferably in the utility or electrical industries involving the design and construction of electrical projects.
- One (1) year of experience supervising the planning, design, and management of construction projects and construction staff.
- Effective organizational, multi-tasking, time management, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Effectively communicate with regulatory agencies, community organizations, and others on technical and sensitive matters; have excellent customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, presentation, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to oversee and work effectively with a diverse workforce.?
- Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Database applications.
Other Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement
- An associate’s degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement
- A master’s degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience.
- A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering or scientific discipline from an accredited institution.
- Experience with the design, installation, or maintenance of electrical distribution systems
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