Mgr, Technical Project

Project Manager – Power Systems Maintenance (PSM)

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 Requirements & 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.

Substitutions Include

• 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

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a diverse workforce team (or supervise, if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally, interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding, working in their positions, and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicant's responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted basis. The MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However, if you have unrestricted work authorization, or are sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply. Further, all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority