Superintendent, Contract Oversight, Operations

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Job Title: Superintendent, Contract Oversight, Operations

Summary:

Reporting to the Director Light Rail Contract Operations and Business Administrator. 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 a Director, LRT Contracts and Business Administrator as needed/directed.

This Position Supervises:

• Vendors and related activities

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Industrial Management, Business Administration, or a related field, and 7 years of experience in transportation or operations, to include contract administration.
• One year of closely related experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Working Environment

Office and Field Environment

Physical Demands

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

Other Conditions

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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