Technical Project Manager

Posting number: 26-20131

Department: MBTA - Vehicle Engineering

Division: 082-Vehicle Engineering (Capital)

Job classification: Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Engineering

Posting type: Open/External and Promotional/Internal

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Management, Safety, Maintenance, Project Management, Communications, Office and Administrative Support, Database Administration

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is a leading provider of public transportation services in North America, and the 4th largest agency in the United States. Serving Boston Massachusetts and the surrounding communities,we provide and are responsible for multi-modal transit operations within Greater Boston, including commuter rail service that extends beyond the core of the MBTA service area.

As a key driver for the greater MBTA mission, the Vehicle Engineering (VE) Department is responsible for new fleet initiatives as well as investigating and implementing innovative vehicle enhancements to ensure all vehicles meet their intended service life. We work collaboratively with other departments, we strive to provide continuous improvements to safety, reliability and efficiency for all of the MBTA’s passenger fleets. In line with these efforts, VE has an extensive new project portfolio for the procurement of state of the art (revolutionary) vehicles (Bus, Commuter Rail, Light Rail, Heavy Rail and Ferry) that provide safe, clean, efficient and reliable transportation for the communities serviced, as well as implement innovative technologies during vehicle midlife overhaul.

VE is looking for highly motivated, detail oriented and energetic Technical Project Managers to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development of specifications, oversee vehicle compliance testing and certification, evaluate vehicle long term reliability, and make decisions emerging technology through pilot initiatives undertaken to test products and improve vehicle fleets. The selected candidate(s) will have the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of new vehicle and/or overhaul vehicle procurement programs, as assigned.

• Assist the Senior Project Manager in managing the development of technical specifications, related commercial terms, and the technical portion of bid evaluations for overhaul and procurement programs.
• Assist in the development of work scopes and budgets for technical consultants and subsequent consultant selections and in the coordination of technical project activities in the Operations Directorate.
• Provide ongoing oversight and technical direction of new vehicle and/or overhaul procurement programs.
• Manage all professional engineering services which support vehicle programs.
• Ensure that all inventory levels, equipment and facilities under their control are protected in safe operating condition.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites.
• Assist in managing an Authority staff consisting of engineers and administrative personnel.
• Assist in the development of long-range planning of vehicle requirements to ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Respond, either directly or through others, to emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Respond to each inquiry in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authority’s customer service quality standard.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Supervision

• None

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in subway/bus vehicle maintenance and/or engineering in the transportation industry.
• One (1) year of related experience leading and supervising staff and consultants and/or large projects
• Effective organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service and presentation skills.
• The ability to use Word, Excel, Database, or Main Frame applications.
• Be available to work twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• The ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Substitutions

• 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 substitutes 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.