MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
Project Manager I-(CBTC)
Atlanta, GA | $90K - $136K
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Communications, or a related system engineering discipline and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the planning, design, management, and administration of Transit Automation System Engineering and integration, including ATC, CBTC, OIC, and SCADA projects
- Experience as a Project Manager may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is required; if certification has not been obtained, it must be obtained within two years of starting in this position
Responsibilities
- Acts as the project manager for MARTA's system projects such as Automatic Train Control and Communications-Based Train Controls (ATC, CBTC), Integrated Operational Center (IOC), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), traction power, communications, fire protection, fare collection, vertical transportation, CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), audiovisual information systems, Cybersecurity, and specialized software systems
- Responsible for all phases of project management from Initiation to Close-out
- Manages all aspects of design, build, installation, integration, testing, and delivery
- Assists the SR Manager with planning, design, pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, partnering, negotiation, and audit review meetings, In addition, the PM I supports the solicitation, contract, and administration of contracts of the system projects
- Advises and updates the SR Manager of Systems and CPD on items affecting daily projects progress, issues, and forecasts
- Manages the development and delivery of major complex systems including but not limited to CBTC, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), traction power, communications (wireless, optical, radio), CCTV (Closed Circuit Television), audiovisual information systems, cybersecurity, and specialized software systems
- Executes and Monitors Project Management Plan
- Provides overall project management and coordination with the Planning, Finance, and Operation, Architectural/Engineering professionals
- Coordinates with staff, other agency officials, local governments and architects/engineers to develop preliminary schedules
- Manages the development of feasibility and environmental impact studies, preliminary engineering, and conceptual designs for major capital investments
- Supports the preparation of project scopes of work, plans, schedules, and budgets
- Makes periodic on-site inspections of projects to ensure projects are proceeding as per their plan
- Maintains project status reports and senior staff briefings
- Reviews the quality and safety of work performed on capital projects
- Implements change management processes and carry out project communications throughout the organization
- Coordinate the acquisition of real estate parcels required for capital projects
- Performs Project Monitoring & Controlling
- Throughout the life of the project life cycle, manages the preparation of progress reports to monitor and control capital projects
- Monitors the schedules and budgets to ensure positive project performance
- Conducts monthly project status briefs to upper management
- Identifies and evaluates project risks and develops plans to mitigate the potential effects of unplanned events on assigned projects
- Manages the preparation of agreements and facilitates design and construction performed by other government agencies and private developers working around MARTA facilities with private property owners, franchised utilities, railroads and other government agencies
- No direct supervisory responsibilities; Project Management oversight of project members, consultants, and contractors
- Activities are directed toward the completion of MARTA ATC, CBTC, OIC, and SCADA projects
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Transportation, Transportation Services, Infrastructure, Government Services, Public Transportation, Public Transit, Urban Planning, Transit Systems
- Government Agency
- Atlanta, GA
Company information
MARTA was created to provide safe, convenient and reliable transit service for the Metro Atlanta region. MARTA is vital to the success of metro Atlanta's economy, the preservation of our environment and the quality of life in our region. According to a University of Georgia study, MARTA is responsible for about $2.6 billion in economic activity every year. Our Vision People taking people where they want to go today and tomorrow. Our Mission To advocate for and provide safe, multimodal transit services that advance prosperity, connectivity and equity for a more livable region. Our Priorities Everyday, we will do our part at MARTA to operate a transit system that: * Consistently provides excellence in customer service * Delivers the capital program with speed and efficiency * Strengthens the MARTA brand * Demonstrates fiscal responsibility
