Assistant Director, Contracts & Claims Capital Programs Job Description: Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll be joining us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our customers to their destinations on time—and we’re looking to hire talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible. Summary The Contracts and Claims Assistant Director is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and reviewing various legal documents for Capital Programs. Roles and Responsibilities: + Negotiates complex contracts required to implement major capital investment projects. + Drafts and develops agreements with commuter and freight railroads, public utilities, state and local agencies, and other third parties as required to carry out the work of capital projects. + Evaluates, analyzes, and ensures compliance with State and Federal statutory requirements affecting capital projects. + Assists and coordinates the negotiation of Rights-of-Way (ROW) and railroad acquisitions and potential condemnation of property for use by NJ TRANSIT + Reviews and negotiates contract terms including environmental liability, indemnification and insurance issues between third parties, including other railroads, public utilities, municipalities and other transportation agencies. + Collaborates with the Risk Management, Procurement, Real Estate, Environmental and legal liaisons within and outside NJ TRANSIT on behalf of Capital Programs to implement capital projects. + Assists in the formulation of RFP provisions for design and construction contracts including the scope and technical approaches necessary for the design, construction and ROW acquisition for capital projects. + Prepares materials for training sessions for NJ TRANSIT staff on contracts, environmental matters, real estate and title issues, indemnification, etc. + Reviews, negotiates, and prepare written recommendations to Senior Management on potential claims prevention and conflict resolution regarding capital projects. + Fills in for Director of Contracts and Claims in absence and assists with special projects and reporting as required. + Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Given to: + Contracts and Claims Administrator Education, Experience and Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related area or equivalent and six (6) years of applied experience in the drafting and negotiation of public construction, real estate and/or railroad agreements. + The ability to analyze and interpret complex contracts, agreements, statutes and regulations is required. + Juris Doctor is strongly preferred and may be substituted for three (3) years of applied experience. Knowledge and Skills: + Experience with Microsoft Office include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams is required. + Strong verbal and written communication are required, as well as the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. 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 we 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.