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Program Manager

NJ TRANSIT
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • This role involves managing the development of design and construction aspects of capital projects.
  • Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and implementation of the rail portions of the annual capital budget, as well as analyzing and providing recommendations for future capital projects.
  • The role also includes estimating the time and funding required for budgeting and completion of assigned projects.
  • Supervision of consultant engineering firms and project teams throughout the development and construction phases is a key responsibility, ensuring compliance with technical standards and criteria.
  • Additionally, the role involves monitoring projects to ensure timely and cost-effective progress, and implementing effective planning and resource allocation mechanisms.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Manages the development of design and construction aspects of capital projects.
  • Manages the development, preparation and implementation of the rail portions of the annual capital budget, as well as the analysis of and recommendations/justifications for future capital projects.
  • Estimates the time and funding required to an accuracy adequate for budgeting and completion of assigned projects.
  • Supervises the activities of consultant engineering firms and assigned project team through all phases of development and construction including the review of design proposals and contracts materials for conformance to technical standards and established criteria.
  • Monitors projects to assure timely cost-effective activity and initiates corrective action as required.
  • Ensures that effective mechanisms for planning and resource allocation are implemented.
  • This position supervises: Principal Engineer/Architect

Education, Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field, or equivalent, and eight years progressively responsible experience in planning, design or construction of public transportation capital projects or railroad improvement projects.
  • A master’s degree preferred in Engineering, Planning, or related field can substitute for two (2) years of experience.

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 a 3% company match
    • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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