Director, Project Delivery

Samtrans-San Mateo County Transit District; Millbrae (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Samtrans-San Mateo County Transit District seeks a Director of Project Delivery to oversee the delivery of a broad portfolio of transportation programs funded by Measure A and W.

You will lead teams through environmental clearance, design, and construction, supervise staff, and coordinate with Caltrans, the City/County Association of Governments, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to ensure on-time delivery of major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Seven years of full-time progressively responsible experience in civil project delivery, construction management, or public works project management.
• Four years of experience supervising professional and technical staff.
• Familiar with transportation planning, engineering, and project delivery principles.
• Knowledge of Caltrans project delivery process.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Responsabilités

• Oversee management and delivery of transportation capital projects from environmental clearance through design and construction.
• Provide staff support to SMCEL-JPA for capital program development.
• Monitor project delivery status and guide Project Managers to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain capital project delivery best practices, processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with local jurisdictions, Caltrans, and regional agencies.
• Serve on Change Management Boards and advisory committees for large projects.
• Provide technical support on planning, policy efforts, and grant/funding strategies.
• Supervise staff, hire, mentor, and enforce performance and EEO policies.

Connaissances

Oral and written communication

Transportation planning knowledge

Engineering knowledge

Caltrans delivery process knowledge

California driver license

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Construction Management or related field

Description du poste

The Director, Project Delivery reports to the Chief Officer, Transportation Authority (SMCTA) and is responsible for overseeing the delivery of a wide array of transportation programs and projects funded through SMCTA’s Measure A and W sales tax programs.

Essential Functions & Duties:

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the management and delivery of transportation capital projects through environmental clearance, design, and construction/ implementation.
• Direct technical assistance efforts provided to local jurisdictions for SMCTA funded projects.
• Monitor and track project delivery status and provide guidance and direction to Project Managers to resolve project issues.
• Develop and maintain capital project delivery best practices, processes and procedures.
• Provide staff support to the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMCEL-JPA) related to capital program development of the US 101 Express Lanes in San Mateo County.
• Establish relationships and direct coordination and collaboration with stakeholders, including but not limited to local jurisdictions, the California Department of Transportation, the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
• Act as a member of Change Management Boards and represent the SMCTA on technical advisory committees overseeing the development or construction of large transportation projects funded by the SMCTA, such as Caltrain grade separations.
• Provide technical support on SMCTA-led planning and policy efforts, collaborating on grant/funding strategies, and developing multi-modal projects.
• Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO and affirmative action policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Example of Duties

• Develop scopes of work and associated cost and schedule estimates for a wide variety of project development deliverables (.e.g., project initiation documents, environmental studies, design plans, and construction administration)
• Prepare, negotiate, and execute consultant contracts and cooperative agreements with external agencies.
• Oversee project controls activities, including developing progress reports for capital projects.
• Represent SMCTAin coordination meetings with Caltrans and local jurisdictions.
• Evaluate job performance of staff, including professional development through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Chief Officer, Transportation Authority, who establishes goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years full-time progressively responsible experience in civil project delivery, construction management, or public works project management experience.
• Four (4) years of experience in supervising professional and technical staff.
• Familiar with principles of transportation planning, engineering, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of Caltrans project delivery process.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered professional civil engineer in the State of California.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affiantive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.