Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,000Minimum Knowledge and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing transportation or transit-related infrastructure projects or programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site or program-level initiatives in a public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of project delivery processes, including permitting, procurement, design development, construction oversight, cost control, and schedule management.
- Familiarity with rail operating environments, safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Skills:- Strong program and project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk and issue management.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including agency staff, operating partners, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear project documentation and executive-level briefings.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and prioritize tasks in a dynamic project delivery environment.
- Working knowledge of ADA and regulatory requirements applicable to transit facilities, with demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):- Adhere to KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance.
- Manage assigned MBTA Commuter Rail programs from planning through construction, testing, and final acceptance.
- Develop and track program schedules, milestones, and cost forecasts in alignment with MBTA Capital Investment Plan requirements.
- Coordinate design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities with MBTA departments, the Commuter Rail Operator, and external partners.
- Support procurement activities, contractor oversight, and vendor performance to ensure compliance with MBTA standards, contracts, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate construction phasing and work windows to minimize impacts to rail operations and customers.
- Identify and manage program risks and issues; provide regular status reporting and executive-level updates to MBTA leadership.
- Support operational readiness, including training coordination, system testing, and transition to revenue service.
Working Conditions (including Physical Demands)- Combination of office-based work and field visits at active MBTA Commuter Rail stations and facilities.
- Work conducted in active railroad environments requiring compliance with MBTA safety policies, railroad operating rules, and site access protocols.
- Coordination with construction activities that may occur during overnight, weekend, or off-peak service windows.
Additional StatementsSafety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.
Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.
Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.
