MBTA
Senior Manager, Facilities Infrastructure Engineering
role at MBTA At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed. Overview
The Senior Manager of Facilities Infrastructure Engineering’s primary responsibility is to support Capital programming and prioritization and assist the Deputy Director, Facilities Infrastructure Engineering, in developing design standards and guidelines related to civil/site/structural assets such as stations, administrative buildings, vehicle maintenance facilities, parking garages, and other system-wide support buildings. They also support and interpret codes for facility mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, ADA, tunnel ventilation, fire suppression, hoists, lifts, cranes, plumbing, drainage, sanitary systems) and contribute to facility quality management, strategic facility planning, and development of capital improvement projects. They will coordinate with other departments and outside agencies as needed to perform comprehensive design reviews and quality management functions. They provide highly complex engineering support to the Chief Engineer’s Office, Maintenance Departments, and Capital Delivery. Duties & Responsibilities
Liaise with the Capital Delivery, Design and Construction department to assist in performing: Facility design review Quality Management functions of facility construction Prioritize capital project scopes of work and preliminary design Assist with engineering support as directed
Liaise with all departments within the Office of Stations and Engineering & Maintenance of Way including Power Division, Signal Division and Maintenance of Way to assist with: Coordinating asset end-of-life with capital renewals Prioritize scopes of work and preliminary design for transition to the Capital Delivery, Design and Construction Department Interpret and validate facility standards for facility/civil/site/structural assets system-wide to ensure consistency across all disciplines within the MBTA Performing engineering and design review of work performed by consultants, contractors, and MBTA engineering staff Quality Management functions including site inspections of systems and materials to verify quality
Review facility design, construction, and maintenance standards. Develop and oversee engineering designs at various levels of completion ranging from preliminary or conceptual to final, specifications and standards for modifications to MBTA infrastructure. Utilize established methods and procedures to ensure infrastructure designs are in conformance with MBTA requirements and standards. Advise the Chief Engineer’s Office of capital investment priorities from a facility asset condition perspective. Develop budgets and reports for proposed projects, evaluating various impacts of proposed projects to determine feasibility, providing recommendations to executive management and department managers and participating in technical committees and panels. Support operational, facilities, real estate and planning functions by examining and identifying deficiencies within existing facility assets, preparing recommendations for improvements, providing technical advice and guidance, reviewing development projects that may impact existing rail systems and facilities and participating in internal audits as needed. Respond to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or safety, 24/7 as required. Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and assist at emergencies and/or events as needed; respond to each inquiry in a courteous and professional manner consistent with MBTA customer service standards. Uphold the rights and interests of a workforce by ensuring fair and consistent application and strict adherence to MBTA rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies including EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation policies. Perform other related duties and projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, facilities management, architecture, or a related field from an accredited college. Seven (7) years of experience performing professional engineering work in design, estimating, construction and contract administration in Structural, Facilities, Civil, or related disciplines. Experience with facility engineering as it relates to establishing facility engineering standards for civil/site/structural assets and supporting facility mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, tunnel ventilation, fire suppression, hoists, lifts, cranes, plumbing, drainage, and sanitary systems) and related control systems; familiarity with building/facility control systems and automated monitoring. Working knowledge of CAD, Word, Excel, mainframe or database applications; proficient with MS Office, PowerPoint, and graphic applications. Effective communication with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, and agencies; strong customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, and written/spoken communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking, and time management skills. Strong knowledge of Building and Trade Codes as applied to MBTA facilities. Valid driver’s license without infractions per MBTA policy. Ability to pass CORI check, background screening, and MBTA medical requirements (including physical exam and drug/alcohol screening). Proven work history and ability to work any shift or location; willingness to work 24/7 as needed. Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce. Preferred Experience And Required Skills
Massachusetts Professional Engineering (PE) license or eligibility to become registered in Massachusetts within 6 months. Master’s Degree in electrical, civil, structural, mechanical engineering, facilities management, architectural, or related field from an accredited college. Experience with transit facility construction, maintenance and operations. Experience managing projects with MS Project 2013 or Primavera P3; experience with resource loading in construction schedules. Job Conditions
Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to instructions in English. Age requirement: at least 18 unless part of an approved internship/co-op program. Ability to commute to Boston metro area work locations. Provide courteous and professional service to internal and external customers. Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team; ability to work with MBTA policies and EEO/anti-discrimination/anti-harassment/anti-retaliation policies. CORI check, background screening, and medical screenings may be required. Willingness to work all shifts and locations as needed, including during severe weather or emergencies. Intern/Co-op: must be enrolled in an accredited program with a GPA of at least 2.5 and have work authorization and SSN; program terms apply. Disclaimers and Definitions
General Disclaimer: This description summarizes typical job functions and does not list all duties. Application Completion: Applicants must ensure details are complete; attachments do not substitute for application fields. Application Deadlines: MBTA may stop considering applicants after a large pool is established. Work Environment: MBTA provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; MBTA does not sponsor work visas. Interviews: Punctuality and preparation are required; rescheduling may be allowed with HR approval. Safety Sensitive: May require periodic physical exams and drug/alcohol testing. On-call/24/7: Availability to respond to pages/calls as directed. Essential/Emergency Staff: May be required to work during declared emergencies. ADA Accommodations: Contact MBTA ADA Unit for accommodations. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Intern/Co-Op Benefits: Paid sick leave and a monthly transportation pass may be provided; other benefits are not listed for interns or co-ops. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MBTA. Get notified about new Facilities Engineering Manager jobs in Boston, MA.
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role at MBTA At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA’s Core Values are safety, service, equity, sustainability, and culture. Each employee performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed. Overview
The Senior Manager of Facilities Infrastructure Engineering’s primary responsibility is to support Capital programming and prioritization and assist the Deputy Director, Facilities Infrastructure Engineering, in developing design standards and guidelines related to civil/site/structural assets such as stations, administrative buildings, vehicle maintenance facilities, parking garages, and other system-wide support buildings. They also support and interpret codes for facility mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, ADA, tunnel ventilation, fire suppression, hoists, lifts, cranes, plumbing, drainage, sanitary systems) and contribute to facility quality management, strategic facility planning, and development of capital improvement projects. They will coordinate with other departments and outside agencies as needed to perform comprehensive design reviews and quality management functions. They provide highly complex engineering support to the Chief Engineer’s Office, Maintenance Departments, and Capital Delivery. Duties & Responsibilities
Liaise with the Capital Delivery, Design and Construction department to assist in performing: Facility design review Quality Management functions of facility construction Prioritize capital project scopes of work and preliminary design Assist with engineering support as directed
Liaise with all departments within the Office of Stations and Engineering & Maintenance of Way including Power Division, Signal Division and Maintenance of Way to assist with: Coordinating asset end-of-life with capital renewals Prioritize scopes of work and preliminary design for transition to the Capital Delivery, Design and Construction Department Interpret and validate facility standards for facility/civil/site/structural assets system-wide to ensure consistency across all disciplines within the MBTA Performing engineering and design review of work performed by consultants, contractors, and MBTA engineering staff Quality Management functions including site inspections of systems and materials to verify quality
Review facility design, construction, and maintenance standards. Develop and oversee engineering designs at various levels of completion ranging from preliminary or conceptual to final, specifications and standards for modifications to MBTA infrastructure. Utilize established methods and procedures to ensure infrastructure designs are in conformance with MBTA requirements and standards. Advise the Chief Engineer’s Office of capital investment priorities from a facility asset condition perspective. Develop budgets and reports for proposed projects, evaluating various impacts of proposed projects to determine feasibility, providing recommendations to executive management and department managers and participating in technical committees and panels. Support operational, facilities, real estate and planning functions by examining and identifying deficiencies within existing facility assets, preparing recommendations for improvements, providing technical advice and guidance, reviewing development projects that may impact existing rail systems and facilities and participating in internal audits as needed. Respond to work as directed by supervisory personnel for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or safety, 24/7 as required. Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and assist at emergencies and/or events as needed; respond to each inquiry in a courteous and professional manner consistent with MBTA customer service standards. Uphold the rights and interests of a workforce by ensuring fair and consistent application and strict adherence to MBTA rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies including EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation policies. Perform other related duties and projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, facilities management, architecture, or a related field from an accredited college. Seven (7) years of experience performing professional engineering work in design, estimating, construction and contract administration in Structural, Facilities, Civil, or related disciplines. Experience with facility engineering as it relates to establishing facility engineering standards for civil/site/structural assets and supporting facility mechanical systems (e.g., HVAC, tunnel ventilation, fire suppression, hoists, lifts, cranes, plumbing, drainage, and sanitary systems) and related control systems; familiarity with building/facility control systems and automated monitoring. Working knowledge of CAD, Word, Excel, mainframe or database applications; proficient with MS Office, PowerPoint, and graphic applications. Effective communication with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, and agencies; strong customer service, conflict resolution, negotiation, and written/spoken communication skills. Strong organizational, analytical, confidentiality, quantitative, multi-tasking, and time management skills. Strong knowledge of Building and Trade Codes as applied to MBTA facilities. Valid driver’s license without infractions per MBTA policy. Ability to pass CORI check, background screening, and MBTA medical requirements (including physical exam and drug/alcohol screening). Proven work history and ability to work any shift or location; willingness to work 24/7 as needed. Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce. Preferred Experience And Required Skills
Massachusetts Professional Engineering (PE) license or eligibility to become registered in Massachusetts within 6 months. Master’s Degree in electrical, civil, structural, mechanical engineering, facilities management, architectural, or related field from an accredited college. Experience with transit facility construction, maintenance and operations. Experience managing projects with MS Project 2013 or Primavera P3; experience with resource loading in construction schedules. Job Conditions
Ability to read, comprehend, and respond to instructions in English. Age requirement: at least 18 unless part of an approved internship/co-op program. Ability to commute to Boston metro area work locations. Provide courteous and professional service to internal and external customers. Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team; ability to work with MBTA policies and EEO/anti-discrimination/anti-harassment/anti-retaliation policies. CORI check, background screening, and medical screenings may be required. Willingness to work all shifts and locations as needed, including during severe weather or emergencies. Intern/Co-op: must be enrolled in an accredited program with a GPA of at least 2.5 and have work authorization and SSN; program terms apply. Disclaimers and Definitions
General Disclaimer: This description summarizes typical job functions and does not list all duties. Application Completion: Applicants must ensure details are complete; attachments do not substitute for application fields. Application Deadlines: MBTA may stop considering applicants after a large pool is established. Work Environment: MBTA provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Work Eligibility: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; MBTA does not sponsor work visas. Interviews: Punctuality and preparation are required; rescheduling may be allowed with HR approval. Safety Sensitive: May require periodic physical exams and drug/alcohol testing. On-call/24/7: Availability to respond to pages/calls as directed. Essential/Emergency Staff: May be required to work during declared emergencies. ADA Accommodations: Contact MBTA ADA Unit for accommodations. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Intern/Co-Op Benefits: Paid sick leave and a monthly transportation pass may be provided; other benefits are not listed for interns or co-ops. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MBTA. Get notified about new Facilities Engineering Manager jobs in Boston, MA.
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