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Manager, Contract Oversight, Operations

Light Rail & Contract Services

Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you will join us in transforming the third -largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time- and we are looking to hire people with a love of learning to make it all possible!

Summary :

Reporting to the NJ Transit Superintendent of Light Rail Operations - HBLR - This Position manages and monitors the Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (DBOM) activities of the Contractor in all related aspects of that Operation. The positions is responsible for ensuring that the interests of NJ Transit are protected and that the Contractor meets or exceeds requirements of service quality management in providing the customer with clean, safe, and reliable transportation.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Reviews and analyzes the operating policies and procedures of the contractor based upon the accepted "best practices' of the industry.
Reviews Daily Reports to ensure that incidents, unusual occurrences, or accidents are reflected accordingly.
Ensures that the Contractor follows "best practices" and contractual requirements in relations with Local, County, State and Federal Governmental entities; liaisons with NJ Transit Governmental Affairs, Corporate Communications, NJTPD, and other NJ Transit departments and divisions as required.
Coordinates with the Contractor with the review of plans to ensure the compliance with NJ Transit Engineering Standards, the proper issuance of permits, establishment of Temporary Access Permits, and third-party compliance.
Supervises O&M compliance in the areas of rolling stock maintenance, fixed asset maintenance, track, signaling, and all electrical distribution system maintenance.
Works with the Contractor in conceptual planning and design for system wide enhancement and improvement in the areas of maintenance to ensure no adverse service impacts to the public are incurred.
Monitors the Capital Asset Replacement Program and provides input to Capital Budget Preparation and Variance analysis.
Backfills the duties and responsibilities of the NJ TRANSIT Superintendent as needed / directed.

This Position Supervises :

N / A

Education, Experience, and Qualifications :

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Industrial Management, or Business Administration or a similar field is preferred.

Three (3) years of closely related experience in commuter rail transportation, vehicle maintenance, or infrastructure maintenance, may be substituted for each year of education required.

Knowledge and Skills :

Excellent verbal and written skills with experience in Contract Negotiations preferred.

Knowledge of FTA regulations and NJDOT State Safety Oversight Standards is desirable.

Working Environment :

Office and Field Environment

Physical Demands Other Conditions

Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, walking on ballast in a storage yard or along the Right of Way, stepping over Rails.

Four Season outside work.

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.

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Job Details

City : Newark

State : NJ

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