Director, Project Delivery

San Mateo County Transportation Authority; South San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

San Mateo County Transportation Authority seeks a Director of Project Delivery to oversee a broad portfolio of transportation programs funded by Measure A and W. The role leads project delivery from environmental clearance to design and construction, coordinating with Caltrans, local agencies, and the Express Lanes program.

The position requires strong leadership, governance, and policy development skills, with experience directing project managers and ensuring safety and performance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil engineering, planning, construction management, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in civil project delivery or public works project management.
• Four (4) years of supervising professional and technical staff.
• Familiarity with transportation planning, engineering, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of Caltrans project delivery process.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid California driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the management and delivery of transportation capital projects from environmental clearance through design and construction.
• Provide direct technical assistance to local jurisdictions for SMCTA-funded projects.
• Monitor project delivery status and guide Project Managers to resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain best practices, processes and procedures for capital project delivery.
• Support the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority on capital program development.
• Establish coordination with stakeholders including Caltrans and local agencies.
• Serve on Change Management Boards and represent SMCTA on technical advisory committees.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Oral & written communication

Public works

Formation

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

Registered professional civil engineer (CA)

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:

Example of 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, includingdeveloping 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.