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NJ Transit Assistant Program Manager in Newark, New Jersey
Assistant Program Manager
Capital Programs
Job Description:
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manages/leads staff assigned to projects in the design and construction of new transportation infrastructure.
Directs consultants and manages design and construction services contracts for assigned capital program project(s).
Formulates technical solutions to satisfy project(s) objectives with new or established engineering applications.
Establishes and maintains project schedules for assigned capital program project(s).
Provides inter-departmental coordination to ensure that assigned capital program project(s) is being built in compliance with the affected user-department specifications while maintaining the overall project objectives.
Provides inter-agency coordination to ensure that assigned capital program project(s) are designed and constructed in compliance with the guidelines and requirements of federal, state, regional and municipal regulatory agencies.
Establishes and maintains project budgets
Prepares status reports, updates and presentations
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field and seven years of increasingly responsible experience in Project Management, design or construction of public transportation capital projects or railroad improvement projects.
A master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Architecture , or related field can substitute for two (2) years of experience.
At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:
Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Paid Leave
Tuition Assistance
Commuter benefits
401(a), 401(b), 401(k) Retirement Plans – up to 9% employer contribution
At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as are committed to hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and veteran status. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply and join our team.
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