Mgr, Technical Project in Boston, Massachusetts at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

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.

• 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

• 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