The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting internally and externally to the position of
Project Manager-Bus Stops. This is a non-represented full-time position subject to established on-going
longstanding grant funding.
Position Title: Project Manager - Bus Stops
Posting Period: December 18, 2023 through January 31, 2024
Salary: $96,962.59 to $121,203.24 Annum (Pay Grade 901)
Salary to Commensurate Based on Experience
Reports To: Deputy Chief of Planning and Project Management
Union Affiliation: Non-Represented
Description of Work:
RIPTA is seeking a Project Manager responsible for procuring and overseeing the design, permitting and
construction of bus stop shelters, amenities, and signage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Manage multiple concurrent projects to upgrade individual bus stops to add or replace ADA

• Develop Requests for Proposals and work with RIPTA’s Procurement group to hire consultants and

• Work with RI DOT and local Rhode Island municipalities to coordinate bus stop work with ongoing

• Give presentations before boards, commissions, community groups, and stakeholder agencies (may

• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs;

• Monitor and control the work of all 3rd party vendors;

• Report project performance to management on a monthly basis;

• Complete Project Closeout including final disposition of all drawings, financials, documents, product

• Support RIPTA’s Planning and Finance groups to apply for and secure Federal and State funding;

• Support RIPTA’s Marketing group in the sale of advertising in shelters;

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Candidate must have a strong history of math and budgetary work performance and superior

communication skills;

• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to the diverse perspectives of project partners;

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize; coordinate multiple/complex tasks and activities; and work both

independently and in a team environment;

• Strong research, analytical, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to identify opportunities to build on existing efforts and take them to the next level;

• Willingness to travel throughout Rhode Island;

• Commitment to public transit and sustainability;

• Ability to motivate, resolve conflicts and make difficult decisions affecting employees and stakeholders;

• Report and escalate issues to Management as needed;

• Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and/or RIPTA employment application to the

Human Resources Department by due date;

• May be required to pass an oral interview and/or written test;

• Applicant will be required to pass a nationwide full criminal background check to be conducted by RIPTA;

• Applicant will be required to submit a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) from their state of residence to

Human Resources when a conditional offer of employment has been made;

• Applicant must provide RIPTA copies of any licensure and/or certifications required to perform job duties

prior to appointment;

• Applicant must provide RIPTA a copy of degree and/or transcripts from accredited educational institution;

• Applicants claiming Military status; should submit a copy of the DD-214 form.

Education:

• An associate degree, bachelor’s degree preferred, in building science, construction engineering,