Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure Delivery

BART; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 238,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

BART seeks an experienced leader to serve as Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure Delivery. This role provides executive leadership and oversight of major construction, engineering, and infrastructure improvement projects that support operations, reliability, and long‑term goals.

The AGMD leads teams, manages budgets and resources, and ensures projects are completed efficiently and in line with District priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Nine (9) years of full-time professional experience in construction, engineering, or project management, including at least four years in management.
• Transit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital and operating construction projects and budgeting.
• Direct management teams; oversee training and performance management.
• Develop and implement department goals, policies, and priorities.
• Monitor workload and resources; drive process improvements.
• Coordinate contract administration and prepare requests for proposals.
• Represent the department to executive staff and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership and direction

Budgeting and forecasting

Contract negotiation

Staff management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field

Job description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate

Non-Represented Pay Band N14

Annual Salary: $238,356.00 (minimum) - $361,108.00 (maximum)

Note

The starting negotiable annual salary offer will be between $238,356.00 - $291,799.45 to commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To

General Manager

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and Future BART employees

Current Assignment

This job announcement will remain open until filled. The District reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time after the completion of a review round if a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified to advance in the selection process. Therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, as subsequent review rounds may not be conducted.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking an experienced and results-driven leader to serve as the Assistant General Manager, Infrastructure Delivery. This position provides strategic executive leadership and oversight of major construction, engineering, and infrastructure improvement projects that support the District’s operations, reliability, and long-term goals.

The Assistant General Manager is responsible for leading teams, managing project budgets and resources, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and in alignment with District priorities. This position works closely with executive leadership, internal departments, external engineering and construction partners, and external stakeholders to support the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

The most qualified candidate for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Experienced in providing leadership and direction for major construction, engineering, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Experienced history of overseeing project planning, budgets, forecasts, risks, schedules, contracts, and resources to ensure projects meet established goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support senior-level management teams while promoting accountability, collaboration, and employee development.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and priorities that support the organization’s overall objectives.

Examples of Duties

• Manages and oversees capital and operating construction projects and initiates departmental budget and forecast for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, and capital and operating projects funds related to capital and operating projects.
• Manages and oversees management teams; oversees training, development, performance management including corrections of deficiencies, implementation of discipline and termination process.
• Oversees the development and implementation of executive office and assigned department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Establishes, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
• Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Directs department projects including setting policies, goals and objectives and determines priorities to meet those objectives.
• Directs large scale projects and contracts related to engineering and architectural interdisciplinary design and construction; directs the utilization of contracted consultant services on department projects; resolves disputes with construction contractors and negotiates major change orders.
• Oversees the financial control and administration of projects including the development of new project scopes, criteria, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversees and coordinates department contract administration; directs the preparation of requests for proposals for consultant and contractor services; coordinates the review of principles; submits and presents recommendations to the General Manager and Board of Directors.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates management staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned departments; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Explains and defends assigned department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Represents the Office of Infrastructure Delivery to other executive staff, departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; and coordinates activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Ensures customer service and collaboration with the public, stakeholders, and other BART departments.
• Participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public transportation development services.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Nine (9) years of (full-time) professional verifiable experience in construction, engineering, or project management experience or related experience which must include at least four (4) years of management experience. Transit experience preferred.

Substitution

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Policies and goals of BART Strategic Plan
• Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive public rail transportation system new development program including all structures and systems engineering, construction, and administrative program areas
• Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering
• Advanced principles and practices of program development, implementation, and administration
• Priorities of General, Deputy General Manager and Board of Directors
• Principles and practices of transit system construction and development
• Principles and practices of construction project management
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Skill/Ability In

• Managing and directing a comprehensive public rail transportation system new development program including the structures and systems engineering, construction, financial and administrative program areas
• Managing overall program scope
• Developing and administering executive office and assigned departmental goals, objectives and procedures
• Analyzing and assessing programs, policies and operational needs and making appropriate adjustments
• Identifying and responding to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Delegating authority and responsibility
• Selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating staff
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• Overseeing and managing a variety of transit engineering construction and projects
• Overseeing and coordinating contract administration of consultant contracts
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Preparing and administering large and complex budgets
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at [e-mail] .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .