Transit Operations Assistant Project Manager

MV Transportation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation in Irvine, CA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support and lead operating personnel in delivering the division's business plan in a fast-paced transit environment. The role requires 5+ years of management in public transportation, ADA/complementary paratransit knowledge, and strong leadership and analytical skills.

The position reports to operations leadership and will manage budgets and compliance with FTA policies. Starting salary range: $100,033-$135,339.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible management in public transportation operations or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years managing ADA complementary paratransit or demand-response services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ADA paratransit requirements, applicable FTA regulations, and demand-response management.
• Certified Community Transit Manager (CCTM) certification or Transit/Paratransit management certificate, or equivalent.
• High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures performance indicators meet or exceed client and corporate expectations.
• Ensures division goals and objectives are met or exceeded.
• Ensures staff are well trained and successful.
• Ensures policies and procedures are in place and followed.
• Promotes company vision, values and culture throughout operations.
• Keeps liquidated damages to a minimum and fixes failures.
• Develops and maintains positive employee and labor relations.
• Directly oversees operations department managers.
• Trains and mentors a future successor for backfill.
• Manages the Operations Department annual budget.
• Assumes Project Manager duties during absence.
• Maintains knowledge of ADA, FTA requirements, and client policies.”
• Provides leadership to CONTRACTOR personnel and subcontractors for safe, reliable service.
• Assists in responding to service disruptions and emergencies.
• Maintains communication with client and CONTRACTOR on issues affecting service.
• Attends meetings, presentations and client events.
• Available during business hours and for emergencies via approved methods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Self-starter

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

CCTM certification

Transit & Paratransit Management Certificate

Job description

MV Transportation in Irvine, CA seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support and lead operating personnel in delivering the division's business plan in a fast-paced transit environment. The role requires 5+ years of management in public transportation, ADA/complementary paratransit knowledge, and strong leadership and analytical skills.

The position reports to operations leadership and will manage budgets and compliance with FTA policies. Starting salary range: $100,033-$135,339.