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NJ Transit Sr. Construction Manager in Newark, New Jersey
Sr. Construction 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 extremely complex, multi-disciplined construction projects from initiation to “move-in”, supervising consultants and NJ TRANSIT staff.
Performs claims analysis, including evaluation of entitlement and exposure; acts as liaison to Procurement and DAG’s office. Provides technical support and expert witness testimony as required.
Performs departmental administrative tasks, including personnel administration, resource planning and budgeting.
Proposes construction and design alternatives throughout the life of assigned projects, and analyzes their effects on the project budget and schedule.
Interfaces with various internal departments and external agencies regarding project planning, status and impact.
Serves on Technical Evaluation Committees, T.A.C. Committees and other advisory committees.
Monitors budgets and tracks resources.
Manages CM oversight ensuring grant objectives are in compliance.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Engineering, Engineering, Architecture or a related technical field
Seven years of experience in construction engineering management required.
Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license and experience managing capital project budgets, and managing construction desirable.
One year of closely related experience can be substituted for each year of education required.
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
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
Retirement Plans
401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
At NJ TRANSIT, diversity and inclusivity are vital to our success as we 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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