Project Manager (7131) - Fleet & Infrastructure Integration

Category: Manager/Supervisor/Administrator Facility: SEPTA Headquarters City: Philadelphia Date: Nov 2, 2026 Req ID: 9107 Secure Your Future with SEPTA – A Leader in Transportation! The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region . SEPTA is at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region . Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, will be accepted at this time. We are proud to be recognized as : 2023 FORBES Best in State Employer Philadelphia Employer of Choice for 2024 We are seeking to hire candidates for our Project Manager (7131) - Fleet & Infrastructure Integration position. Opening Date: 11/02/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Job Grade: SAM 42 Starting Salary: $121,966.00 Additional $5,000 salary increase for having a Pennsylvania PE License. OVERALL DESCRIPTION The Project Manager position requires an extensive background in Engineering/Architecture and construction, as well as knowledge of business practices. Manages all aspects of 3rd party and in-house projects, as assigned by their respective Program Manager or Director, to ensure that project planning, design, implementation, and completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA and the requirements of all the agencies, governments, special interest groups and the general public to which SEPTA is responsible. The Project Manager plans, develops, coordinates, and directs critical interface and readiness projects, acting as a crucial link between vehicle procurements (e.g., the M5 fleet, Silverliner VI fleet, and modernized bus fleets) and infrastructure modifications. This includes comprehensive coordination across the design, construction, testing, and commissioning phases for these projects, with a detailed focus on schedule, risk management, and cross-department integration. The Project Manager will come in contact with many people at higher organizational levels, both within SEPTA and outside the Authority. His/Her contacts include Department Managers and their staff within SEPTA, as well as consultant/contractor firms' and Federal, State, City, and local government officials. He/She must possess the ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Consults with senior management in developing on-going zero emission or railway improvement programs, by formulating conceptual project plans ensuring infrastructure readiness for new bus and rail fleets (e.g., Modernized Buses, M5, Silverliner VI) and advising on complex interface issues, schedule variances, and policy or administrative matters requiring escalation, and specifications so as to best allow for simultaneous multi-discipline improvements and conformance to applicable funding agency requirements. Prepares budgets, schedules, program, and force account plans for proposed projects. Prepares Requests for Proposals, manage consultant contracts, and coordinate design concepts and reviews with Operations Departments. Provides liaison with appropriate Federal, State, City and local government agencies and SEPTA to coordinate design requirements with consultant design. May represent the Authority with Special Interest Groups or local committees, and present designs at public meetings. Has responsibility for maintaining, forecasting, and maintaining budgets and manpower requirements. Directs the project management team during the design construction and/or procurement stages of a project. This includes project management, construction management, and coordination with government agencies and SEPTA Operations Departments. Monitors progress, performance of consultants and contractors. Consults with supervision concerning unusual problems and developments on administrative and policy matters. …

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