Chief, Gateway Program

Chief, Gateway Program

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 timeand we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.

Summary

We are currently looking for a Chief, Gateway Program to join our team!

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leads a team of diverse professionals to coordinate efforts on progressing the Gateway Program packages of projects.
• Coordinate schedule and cost control for the Program, manage the Program control system, and timely address schedule and cost variances.
• Coordinate Capital Planning and Engineering efforts on packages of Gateway related projects and programs.
• Coordinate with internal NJ TRANSIT personnel, including but not limited to the Capital Planning, Planning, General Counsel, Real Estate, Government and Community Relations offices, regarding Program matters.
• Oversee the acquisition of property in New Jersey needed for the Program, including the work of internal staff and outside counsel.
• Coordinate the execution of agreements with Program partners and manage the use of outside counsel, including the review and approval of invoices for legal work associated with the Program.
• Monitor and participate in applications for federal funding for the Program.
• Review monthly schedule updates. Track project performance against the baseline.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports to the federal regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on progress and issues to NJ Transit Board of Directors and Executive Management Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

This Position Supervises:

• Capital Programs Staff working on the Program
• Consultant and legal support teams
• Chief of Property Acquisition

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• 15 years or more of progressive experience in leading large capital projects.
• Degree in engineering or engineering related field is required.
• Professional Engineering licensure preferred.Experience with federally procured projects and federal grant terms and conditions required.

Knowledge and Skills:

Required:

• Knowledge of large-scale infrastructure design and delivery with associated risk analysis.
• Experience designing or leading design of large-scale infrastructure designs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
• Experience planning complex projects a must.

Preferred:

• Rail project experience is preferred.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies including FRA and FTA preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PE preferred.

Working Environment:

• 90% Office / 10% field

Physical Demands:

• Typical as expected of an office environment, and basic hiking/light climbing for field visits to construction sites.

At NJ Transit you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• 401(a), 401(b), 401(k)?Retirement Plans up to 9% employer contribution

At NJ TRANSIT we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.