AVP Systems Engineering

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)•Headquarters, KY

1d•$122,308 - $201,808•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Vice President, Capital Programs of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), this role directs and oversees the activities of personnel engaged in systems engineering project development, design and construction functions, and engineering analysis functions. This includes vehicles, signals, communications, traction power, and fare collection activities associated with the implementation, operation, and maintenance of DART's rail and streetcar system.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture or related field.
Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in managing engineering and/or construction projects and contracts.
Transit experience is preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred for this position to apply prudent engineering principals and standards within management portfolio.
Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
Knowledge of budget development/analysis, and operational cost factors.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Proficiency in PC and knowledge of software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications of Word and Excel or other job-related software applications.
Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical, and administrative problems.
Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.
Ability to read a situation quickly. Good at focused listening. Can effectively negotiate difficult agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

Nice To Haves

Transit experience is preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred for this position to apply prudent engineering principals and standards within management portfolio.

Responsibilities

Establishes and secures approval of goals and policies for systems engineering and streetcar projects with broad latitude for decision-making, submitting recommendations to the VP, Capital Programs, for approval and/or Board of Director action.
Assumes a leadership role in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and standards that affect most, if not all, organizational components within the division, and provides input to a variety of departmental policies and procedures.
Manages assigned projects, overseeing and instructing consultants and contractors. Monitors work performance for compliance with DART Standards, project cost, schedule, and scope status, identifies project risks, and recommends changes to ensure compliance with established project objectives and to mitigate risk impacts.
Responsible for the oversight of the State of Good Repair Program and Asset Management Division (including the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan) within the department.
Coordinates with Operations and Maintenance Departments to ensure collaboration on the repair, replacement, and modernization of agency assets.
Administers, reviews, evaluates, and coordinates activities of consultants related to assigned project(s).
Manages the Dallas Streetcar contract with the City of Dallas, including the development of the annual operating budget, capital budget, and performance metrics.
Directs department staffing requirements, succession planning, and staff performance management program, mentoring junior staff persons within and outside the department.
Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and, if necessary, recommends termination of subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides recommendations to the VP, Capital Programs, regarding employment actions associated with subordinate personnel.
Develops, submits for approval, and monitors the section operating budget. Participates in budget preparation and periodic reviews, taking action to correct variances.
Prepares a variety of reports for executive and senior management review, such as project status, resource allocation, budget, division activities, and status reports.
Provides the primary interface between construction contractors and the system engineering team within the DART Development Department.
Directs and participates in the negotiation of contract changes and supplemental agreements. Performs technical reviews of projects and prepares technical reports and correspondence.
Collaborates with other DART departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Capital Planning, Marketing & Communications, to implement capital projects and routine maintenance initiatives.
Manages the department’s activities in support of executive management requirements for written and oral communication with the DART Board of Directors, municipal officials, and representatives and staff from regional governments on issues relating to systems engineering and streetcar efforts.
Remains current on new industry trends, methods, and technology.
Performs other related duties as assigned.