General Superintendent - Maintenance of Way
$130,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
General Superintendent - Maintenance of Way leads maintenance of way operations for the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, directing inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital renewal of infrastructure including track, signals, TES/OCS, stations, elevators, structures, and right-of-way. Oversees a diverse workforce of union-represented employees and non-union management personnel, coordinates with Operations and agency stakeholders, ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient execution of maintenance and capital programs that support daily passenger service and long-term state of good repair. Requires 10+ years of railroad or transit management experience, knowledge of FTA/FRA/DOT/OSHA/NJ TRANSIT regulations, and strong leadership, budgeting, contract management, and communication skills. Bachelor's degree preferred; willingness to reside within one hour of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system in Jersey City, NJ, and available for emergency response 24/7.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive railroad or transit management experience with responsibility for maintenance operations and personnel leadership.
- Experience managing both union-represented employees and non-union management personnel within a complex transportation environment.
- Knowledge of railroad or transit maintenance practices related to track, signals, TES/OCS, stations, elevators, structures, and facilities.
- Strong understanding of FTA, FRA, DOT, OSHA, and NJ TRANSIT regulations, inspection requirements, and maintenance standards.
- Demonstrated experience administering capital and operating budgets and managing annual work plans, contract requirements, and large-scale maintenance, rehabilitation, and capital improvement programs.
- Ability to read, interpret, and administer contracts, technical specifications, annual deliverables, and performance requirements.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting track geometry reports, rail defect reports, track and signal inspection reports, and asset condition assessments.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, contractor management, and capital project oversight.
- Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, labor organizations, regulatory agencies, contractors, elected officials, and employees at all levels.
- Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and make critical decisions during emergencies and service disruptions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to develop reports and presentations and train staff as needed.
- Valid driver's license, with availability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week basis.
- Williness to work in both office and field environments.
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