Project Manager (7131) - Trolley Modernization Program

 

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway/elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. SEPTA has become an integral force in the economic success of the Philadelphia region, providing an efficient and reliable source of transportation. 

 

We are seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager (7131) - Trolley Modernization Program in the Program Delivery Office.

 

 

Opening Date: 03/25/2025

Closing Date: 04/08/2025

Job Grade: SAM 42

Starting Salary: $117,832.00

Additional $5,000 salary increase for having a Pennsylvania PE License.

 

 

Limited telework may be permitted for this position in accordance with SEPTA Policy.

       

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking to hire a Project Manager for the Trolley Modernization Program. The Project Manager position requires an extensive background in Engineering/Architecture and construction, as well as knowledge of business practices.

 

Manages all aspects of 3rd party and in-house projects, as assigned by the Program Manager/Sr. Program Manager, to ensure that project planning, design, implementation, and completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA and the requirements of all the agencies, governments, special interest groups and the general public to which SEPTA is responsible.

 

The Project Manager must come in contact with many people at higher organizational levels, both within SEPTA and outside the Authority. His/Her contacts include Department Managers and General Superintendents within SEPTA, as well as consultant/contractor firms' Assistant Vice Presidents, and Federal, State, City, and local government officials. He/She must possess the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner. 

 

The Project Manager will support Trolley Modernization -- SEPTA's program to transform the nation's largest trolley network into an accessible, fast, and easy-to-use system. Trolley Modernization features new, accessible vehicles that hold more passengers; new on-street stations that are fully accessible; and infrastructure and operational improvements to make service faster and more reliable. The Project Manager will be leading the design and construction of the Heavy Maintenance Facility for the new vehicles, in addition to other projects in the program. The Heavy Maintenance Facility is under design and will serve as consolidated site for all inspection, maintenance, and repair operations for the new fleet of trolleys

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults with senior management in developing on-going railway improvement programs, by formulating conceptual project plans and specifications so as to best allow for simultaneous multi-discipline improvements and conformance to applicable funding agency requirements.
• Prepares budgets, schedules, program and force account plans for proposed projects.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals, manage consultant contracts, and coordinate design concepts and reviews with Operations Departments.
• Provides liaison with appropriate Federal, State, City and local government agencies and SEPTA to coordinate design requirements with consultant design.
• May represent the Authority with Special Interest Groups or local committees, and present designs at public meetings.
• Has responsibility for maintaining, forecasting, and maintaining budgets and manpower requirements.
• Directs the project management team during the design construction and/or procurement stages of a project. This includes project management, construction management, and coordination with government agencies and SEPTA Operations Departments.
• Monitors progress, performance of consultants and contractors.
• Consults with supervision concerning unusual problems and developments on administrative and policy matters. 
• Supervises, coordinates and reviews the work of a team of engineers/architects and construction inspectors. Estimates manpower needs and schedules, and assigns work to meet schedules.
• The Project Manager applies intensive and diversified knowledge of principals and practices in broad areas of engineering and construction assignments. He/She must make decisio