Project Manager, Diridon Station Redevelopment Program

Caltrain; Millbrae (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrain seeks a Project Manager for the Diridon Station Redevelopment Program, reporting to the Program Director. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget, develop execution plans, and coordinate with partner agencies across Millbrae and San Jose.

This three-year term role requires strong leadership and collaboration with consultants to advance critical transportation infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include oversight of funding agreements, preparing staff reports, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Three years of full-time project management experience in transportation planning, construction or environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, and budget of Diridon Station Redevelopment Program projects and activities.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan for assigned projects.
• Act as liaison with partner agency staff and external stakeholders for assigned projects.
• Provide oversight and directives for consultants and key partner agency staff.
• Manage assigned projects and support the Program Director and Deputy Director as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with all involved parties including internal and external stakeholders and consultants.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues and identify root causes.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business, engineering or related field

Job description

General

The Project Manager reports to the Program Director, Diridon Station Redevelopment Program, and is responsible for managing and administering Diridon Station Redevelopment projects, activities, and processes.

General

The Project Manager reports to the Program Director, Diridon Station Redevelopment Program, and is responsible for managing and administering Diridon Station Redevelopment projects, activities, and processes.

This is a limited three (3) year term position. This position will report to two locations as required (Millbrae and San Jose, CA).

Essential Functions & Duties

• Manage the scope, schedule, and budget of Diridon Station Redevelopment Program projects and activities.
• Develop and maintain the project execution plan for assigned projects.
• Acts as liaison with partner agency staff and external stakeholders for assigned projects.
• Provide oversight and directives for consultants, and key partner agency staff throughout the project.
• Manage assigned projects and support the Program Director and Deputy Director as needed.
• Manage coordination and communications with all involved parties, including internal and external stakeholders, other agency departments, senior management, consultants, and project partners.
• Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues. Identify the root cause of problems and present appropriate solutions.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Represent assigned Diridon Program projects and activities at meetings, including regular project reviews partner agencies
• Perform the following project management duties; develop the scope of work, prepare and review cost estimates; monitor and produce status reports, schedules, and budgets; monitor work in progress; approve, negotiate, and execute, funding agreements and consultant contracts, authorizing contract payments per contract.
• Prepare staff reports and presentations for the Program Director, the Joint Steering Committee, and partner agencies on assigned projects.
• Negotiate and resolve project issues.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities safely to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, business, engineering or related field.
• Three (3) years’ full-time experience in project management of transportation planning, construction or environmental projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grants administration including developing grant strategies for federal, state or local grant opportunities
• Preliminary engineering or project controls experience for large multimodal project(s)
• Possess strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Possess a California driver's license with a safe driving record.

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 Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.