Position Summary

The Engineering Project Manager – Electrical position provides project management direction and compliance for overall customer care of internal and external clients from small to large electrical and associated system projects. Projects are focused on the areas of electrical systems with emphasis on 600 VDC power systems that propel GCRTA trains, railroad signal systems and fiber optic or related communication systems.

Work includes the integration of these systems into large, complex projects such as rail stations, signal improvement/replacement projects and fiber optic network upgrades and expansion. This position creates business cases for project funding, approval, and monitoring of project financials to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. Develops and maintains an integrated project plan and execution approach, issue and risk mitigation, tracking of design, cost and schedule, issue and change resolution and project status reporting and/or presentation. Ensures alignment of efforts and deliverables across internal and external teams as reflected in project estimates, plans and specifications. Serves as the single point of contact for electrical projects within the Engineering & Project Management division.

Scope

Provides project management direction and compliance for internal and external clients from small (<$100,000) to large (>$1M) projects. Assures cost-effective, budget conforming, safety and timely delivery of solutions for electrical infrastructure and associated system issues. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders.

Creates business cases for project funding, approval, and monitoring of project financials to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. Performs project estimates and tracks costs and impacts for a variety of reporting and presentations. Responds to requests from both internal and external stakeholders regarding cost and other project parameter information.

Develops and maintains an integrated project plan and project execution approach, issue and risk mitigation, tracking of design, cost and schedule, issue and change resolutions and project status reporting/presentation.

Ensures alignment of efforts and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders as reflected in project plans and specifications. Make corrections as necessary to assure customer satisfaction. Serves as the single point of contact for electrical and associated infrastructure projects within the Engineering & Project Management and Operations divisions. Supports other project managers regarding the electrical elements of their projects.

Minimum Requirements

• 7 to 9 years of experience in project management leading a variety of small to large scale electrical systems/components including power, signal and fiber optic and related building projects.
• Must be experienced in at least two of the following electrical areas: 600 VDC power systems used by GCRTA trains, railroad signaling systems, fiber optic and related communications systems, and building HVAC and related automation systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering science, preferably electrical
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required; NEC certification is a plus

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: This person will work predominantly in an office-type environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear, and speak. The employee may be required to work at a computer workstation for more than 5 hours a day.

Mental Demands: Reading, studying, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, and evaluating required. Ability to give, receive, and analyze information and prepare written materials. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data.

 Salary commensurate with experience

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

About Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

CLEVELAND - The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides transportation services for 150,000-200,000 customers on a typical weekday, or about 45 million rides annually, through a variety of services. In 2016, RTA provided 18.1 million vehicle-miles of service on all modes -- HealthLine, bus, Paratransit, light rail, heavy rail, and vanpools. Local and Park-N-Ride Bus Services – 55 bus routes provide about 4,028 daily trips, with 406 full-size (40, 45 & 60-foot) buses serving 6,000 bus stops, including 1,100 bus shelters. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – The HealthLine on Euclid Avenue provides service and operational characteristics associated with rail, with a rubber-tired Rapid Transit Vehicle (RTVs). There are 24 RTVs, including 21 hybrid-electric. Each is 63 feet long, serving nearly 20,000 daily customers at 36 stations along the Corridor. The HealthLine operates 24/7, with a rush-hour frequency of every 8 minutes. The Red Line, heavy-rail service with 40 train cars (each 75 feet long), serves 18 rail stations on 38 miles of one-way track from the Hopkins International Airport The Blue Line, Green Line and Waterfront Line, light-rail service with 34 ...cars (each 90 feet long). They serve 34 stations on 31 miles of one-way track, from the Eastern Suburbs to the Tower City Station. Downtown Trolley service. To connect major Downtown venues with each other, and with the Tower City Station, the B-Line Downtown Trolley began weekday operation in 2006. Daily ridership has grown from 800 to more than 6,000. Paratransit services. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the disabled customers who are unable to use regular RTA buses and trains, Paratransit provides door-to-door service, with 80 vehicles owned and operated by RTA, as well as an additional 80 vehicles operated by three private subcontractors. Users must pre-register and pre-qualify. Reservations are taken by phone, e-mail or on-line from 1-7 days in advance.

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