Director of State of Good Repair Engineering

Jacobs Solutions Inc.•Atlanta, GA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Jacobs is looking for a Director of State of Good Repair Engineering here in our Atlanta, GA office. This person directs MARTA's long range Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for rehabilitation, enhancement, expansion, safety, and regulatory compliance of complex infrastructure, including but not limited to, station rehabilitation, track renovations, bus and rail maintenance buildings, full infrastructure system replacements, fare collections, audio visual information systems, and other transit infrastructure required to be brought to a state of good repair. Serves as the lead in the solicitation and selection of architectural and engineering consultants, management and administration of consultant contracts, and payment of invoices. Directs MARTA and contract personnel, including other business units, in the implementation of all activities related to MARTA's design and construction projects to ensure scope of schedule compliance and budget adherence. Manages all contracts related to equipment rehabilitation and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Makes recommendations and presentations to the Executive Management Team (EMT) or Board of Directors on technical matters pertaining to State of Good Repair Engineering. Provides recommendations and advises to the Assistant General Manager of Infrastructure on items affecting daily operations. Provides technical oversight to the General Engineering Consultant's (GEC) and specialized A/E firms.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ideal candidates have knowledge of infrastructure, contract development, preparation, and administration required.
Highly effective verbal, written, analytical, problem solving, planning, and negotiating skills are necessary.
Supervisory experience is required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, administration and implementation of system wide infrastructure (building infrastructure and systems, rail stations, rail yards, bus garages, rail track/trackway, structures, utilities, parking lots), preferably in a rapid transit environment.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Georgia is desirable
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Georgia is desirable

Responsibilities

Manages and directs MARTA's long range Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for rehabilitation, enhancement, expansion, safety, and regulatory compliance of complex infrastructure, including but not limited to, station rehabilitation, track renovations, bus and rail maintenance buildings, full infrastructure system replacements, fare collections, audio visual information systems, and other transit infrastructure required to be brought to a state of good repair.
Serves as the lead in the solicitation and selection of architectural and engineering consultants, management and administration of consultant contracts, and payment of invoices.
Provides support throughout the full state of good repair project lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, testing, operations and maintenance support and decommissioning. This includes refreshing, rehabilitation, and replacement of infrastructure and components.
Directs MARTA and contract personnel, including other business units, in the implementation of all activities related to MARTA's design and construction projects to ensure scope of schedule compliance and budget adherence.
Manages all contracts related to equipment rehabilitation and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Provides support throughout the full infrastructure project lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, testing, operations & maintenance support, decommissioning, refresh/rehabilitation and replacement of infrastructure components based on useful life.
Manages and oversees the program management of contracts during the design, manufacturing, installation, and testing to ensure requirements of the Contract are met. Coordinates contract activities with Technology, Contracts and Procurement, Legal, Budget, Finance, Architecture, Construction and Project Controls.
Participates in meetings as required, including planning, design, pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, partnering, negotiation, and audit review meetings.
Makes recommendations and presentations to the Executive Management Team (EMT) or Board of Directors on technical matters pertaining to the state of good repair projects

Benefits

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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