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Manager, Rail Infrastructure Signal Construction

NJ Transit
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2025
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:
  • Develops construction scope and budget. Manages construction of capital projects with in-house forces and/or with outside contractors.
  • Manages field supervision for the coordination of the construction of capital projects. Ensures construction is consistent with applicable safety and construction codes and established standards and guidelines.
  • Coordinates capital project work and track outages with Rail line management and transportation disciplines that may be impacted. Assists line management with technical and personnel support, as required.
  • Reviews and comments on in-house design and specifications for the construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements and programs.
  • Prepares, reviews and approves various project reports, status reports and cost estimates, including approval of material and equipment requisitions and vehicle reports.
  • Establishes standards for construction. Ensures standardized inventory, improved reliability, safety and customer satisfaction by improving performance of the operation.
  • Represents the Infrastructure Engineering Department and NJ TRANSIT at meetings, presentation and regarding community relations issues, as required.
  • Ensures all Standard Operating Procedures are performed and meet NJ Transit requirements, establishes and maintains required back-up documentation.
  • Manages department needs, including all personnel matters. Provides direction to subordinates and establishes safety guidelines for work practices and procedures.
  • Provide support and respond to system emergencies on a 24 hour/7-day basis to ensure safe and proper operations.

  • Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related area, or equivalent
  • Six (6) years of applied experience in construction project management, to include two (2) years of managerial experience.
  • Maintains an active NJ State Electrical License.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • 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 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.

Learn more about NJ TRANSIT! Sign up to receive an invitation to our next live information session at WWW.NJTRANSIT.COM/BEST

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