Rail Procurement Director & Engineering Policy Lead

California High-Speed Rail Authority; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking a Deputy Director of Procurement to provide oversight of technical engineering, capital program policies, and project management for pre-construction activities. The role leads a multi-functional procurement team and interacts with Office Chiefs on engineering and administrative matters related to project delivery.

This senior position requires PE licensure and a track record of managing complex rail procurement projects.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated abilities in leading and managing large and complex procurement efforts for rail engineering, design-build, and systems contracts, including development of procurement strategies, policies, and best practices.
• Broad knowledge of state procurement laws, budget processes, workload development, resource management, and project management concepts for design-build and progressive delivery projects.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local agencies as they relate to public works procurement.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, to all levels of officials, executive leadership, and external stakeholders during high-profile procurements and negotiations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to balance cost, schedule, and quality to achieve best-value outcomes.
• Personal characteristics that include a commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and maintaining the highest level of integrity in the procurement process.
• Expert understanding of engineering concepts, procurement risk allocation, and their effect on transportation planning and delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and mentor professional staff, evaluate complex proposals, and ensure fair and defensible source selections.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when evaluating alternative contracting approaches and recommending strategies in the best interests of the Authority.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent confers and coordinates with various Office Chiefs and management on engineering, technical, and administrative matters related to project delivery activities.
• The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs assignments and handles the most difficult procurement, technical, and contract administration problems through coordination of staff and resources.
• The incumbent serves as an expert procurement and technical engineering advisor and proposes and implements changes in policy and procedures.
• The incumbent proposes procedural guidelines and standards for work performed, and implements recommendations.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Rail engineering knowledge

Policy development

Public works procurement

Negotiation & communication

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking a Deputy Director of Procurement to provide oversight of technical engineering, capital program policies, and project management for pre-construction activities. The role leads a multi-functional procurement team and interacts with Office Chiefs on engineering and administrative matters related to project delivery.

This senior position requires PE licensure and a track record of managing complex rail procurement projects.