Manager-High Capacity Transit Development (term-limited) - light rail focus

SOUND TRANSIT • Seattle, WA

78d • $97,000 - $201,000

About The Position

Under administrative direction, is responsible for establishing and managing a process to plan and design the high capacity transit (HCT) system (light rail) in partnership with local governments, community groups, and citizens for an assigned segment/corridor of the HCT project; manages and oversees the project development and environmental process to build consensus and reach agreements between members of the affected communities and the design team regarding the alignment, station locations, design features, and environmental impact mitigation of the HCT system; manages the scope, budget, and schedule within policy direction established by the Board; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain project support; works in concert with other Departments which will provide civil and system engineer, construction management, project control, real estate, and community outreach support to the assigned Corridor Team; and provides the Board and other decision makers with information needed to make timely policy decisions related to project implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Six years of public transit related experience in project management of urban design, community planning, public involvements, engineering, architecture; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and communication with project partners, including local, state, and federal government officials, oversight groups such as the Citizen Oversight Panel, and key community stakeholders; negotiates and manages third party agreements to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Develops partnerships with local jurisdictions to support station area planning and encourage innovation and opportunities for transit-oriented economic development, land use and urban design improvements, and joint use in association with HCT station locations and designs.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
• Provides leadership and direction for day-to-day management of the assigned corridor project team while working closely with the Design and Construction Department which will provide civil and system engineer, construction management, project control, real estate, and community outreach support; manages preliminary design budget and scope development for construction program; manages the engineering and cost-estimating used to develop the budget for the corridor project; and procures, directs, and manages consultant contract(s) for preliminary engineering, environmental review, and community outreach.
• Follows all FTA related guidelines for New Starts funding during the planning, environmental, and design phases of the corridor project.
• Establishes and manages a process for developing the design of the HCT system in partnership with local governments, community groups, and citizens; and analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and implements recommendations in support of goals.
• Supports the Sound Transit Board's decision-making by maintaining communications and managing the development of briefing materials with clear and concise written, oral, and visual information, responding to requests, and presenting project details as needed.
• Coordinates with Board administration and Communications and External Affairs staff to provide information about the light rail project and its importance to the region to Washington's congressional delegation, other elected officials, and the Federal Transit Administration.
• Manages preliminary environmental review and outreach for a proposed HCT; manages internal staff and consultants in development of the engineering plans and environmental analysis; represents Sound Transit during the assessment; responds to issues and questions; oversees environmental analysis to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and that project impacts are identified and appropriate mitigations are developed during the project development and design phase, and monitor during construction.
• Works as a fully integrated team with other Agency departments to coordinate design and construction efforts and maintain established budget and schedule.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and budgets for assigned projects, services, and functional area within the Division; and makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provides support to the Department on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees