Project Manager

Position Range: $81,166 - $121,750. 
Hiring Range: $91,312 - $111,604.

Most applicants’ offers will fall within this hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with the role’s needs.

OUR MISSION
Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides exceptional and cost-effective transportation services that consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting the principles and practices of livable communities and sustainable development.

OUR VALUES
We value customer service, collaboration, diversity, fiscal accountability, innovation, sustainability and safety.  Employees and representatives of BFT are expected to uphold our values and mission.

NATURE OF POSITION
Manage Agency’s project life cycle to include but not limited to coordination, set goals, initiative, track and support project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and interface with internal and external parties.

• Collaborate as part of a dedicated team of Project Managers to address the agency's diverse project needs, with a primary focus on service planning initiatives and the development of passenger facilities, including transit centers and bus stops; additional responsibilities may include supporting other agency projects as assigned.
• Define project scope, goals, and objectives, develop project timing and action plans, coordinate project implementation; inform and advise management staff of program progress; make necessary adjustments to facilitate meeting and maintaining key goals and objectives.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing administrative services; identify resource needs with appropriate management staff and allocate resources accordingly.

• Provide staff support to management by participating in various committees, preparing detailed staff reports, and delivering presentations or correspondence as needed
• Demonstrate proficiency or the ability to quickly learn and utilize project management software, such as Microsoft Project, to effectively plan, track, and manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate assigned program activities with other departments outside Agencies.
• As required, attend public meetings and hearings on department activities.
• Work with and maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of assigned program areas including administrative, financial and operational functions.
• Principles and practices of accounting and/or financial planning.
• Principles and practices of program development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Methods of administrative, organizational, economic and procedural analysis.
• Organization objectives, procedures, policies and regulations.
• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of report preparation, writing and presentation. 
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of administrative research, analytical principles and techniques.
• Statistical research techniques and procedures.
• Collaborative problem solving.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.
• Work as a team member and independently; effectively apply organizational and time management skills; meet deadlines and comply with Agency policies.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management or a related field from an accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive responsibility in project management consulting and executive administration; or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution and four(4) years of progressive responsibility in project management consulting and executive administration. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification. 

• Collaboration:   Shares time and knowledge with others; adjusts priorities as circumstances dictate; follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility for actions, resolves interpersonal conflicts constructively.  
• Diversity: Demonstrates an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values.  Treats all people with dignity, courtesy and respect.
• Fiscal Accountability: Actively contributes to the productivity of the agency; demonstrates good stewardship of company time and resources; displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Customer Service:  Anticipates the needs of internal and external customers; delivers quality work products and services within expected timeframes. Considers and responds appropriately to people in various situations.
• Innovation: Considers new approaches to situations; encourages ideas and improvements.
• Sustainability: Actively encourages environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.
• Safety: Adheres to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; performs work in a safe manner; encourages and supports others to be safe while at work.

Salary : $81,166 - $121,750