Project Manager-High Capacity Transit (HCT) (Term-Limited)

Sound Transit•Seattle, WA

4d•$81,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction from the High Capacity Transit (HCT) Development Director and/or Development Manager(s), the Project Manager supports planning and design for an assigned HCT project. The role performs project management activities, including contributing to scope development, coordinating consultants and contractors, contracts and communications, and interagency partnership agreements. In coordination with leadership, the position also provides daily coordination of assigned matrixed staff, consultants, and contractors. The position serves as a project point of contact across Sound Transit divisions and supports project development activities throughout the project life cycle. Work includes coordinating planning, environmental and project development activities; reviewing consultant work and environmental documentation; supporting agreements and budgets; and communicating project information to agency leadership, elected officials, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the public. The employee also contributes to the agency’s equity and inclusion goals, follows applicable safety requirements, and integrates sustainability into everyday business practices. This is a five-year term-limited position. The work is performed in a hybrid environment, with an expectation of working in the office at least three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning, transportation, public policy, public administration, or a closely related field and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of experience in public transit, project management, development of intergovernmental agreements, transportation planning, engineering, or closely related work, unless qualifying through an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state driver's license.
Knowledge of high capacity transit systems, including operations and services.
Knowledge of transportation and transit planning, related design concepts, and relevant policy issues.
Knowledge of planning and transportation project development principles and practices, project management, record keeping, research, data collection, and report preparation.
Knowledge of critical thinking and analysis, third-party negotiation, consensus building, public involvement, and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental review processes and SEPA/NEPA environmental laws.
Knowledge of business writing, report preparation, English usage, and modern office procedures, equipment, and applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
Familiarity with project budget preparation and administration and ability to use computer software to compile and prepare spreadsheets and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, agencies, community groups, and the public.
Ability to interpret and administer policies and procedures and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
Ability to complete project development work on projects started by others and at different stages of the project life cycle.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, set objectives and goals, reprioritize, and adapt to changing assignments and workloads.
Ability to negotiate solutions that balance agency and partner interests within financial and other constraints.
Ability to conduct research and analysis and make recommendations based on findings.
Ability to interpret technical information for diverse audiences and develop and deliver presentations and communicate ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to respond to inquiries using effective oral and written communication and work cooperatively with other departments, agency staff, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for the project within the Planning, Environment, and Project Development division and coordinate with Design, Engineering, and Construction Management and Operations divisions throughout the project life cycle.
Plan, coordinate, and review matrixed staff work and coordinate schedules, projects, and programs in collaboration with agency directors and managers.
Support Sound Transit leadership, Board Administration, and Government & Community Relations staff by providing project information to Board members, local elected officials, and the Federal Transit Administration; develop requested written and visual presentation materials.
Coordinate planning, environmental, and project development activities; assist in directing consultant work; review consultant plans and reports; coordinate agency and consultant work; and participate in reviewing consultant contract scopes and schedules.
Assist with preparation of environmental documentation, review and comment on environmental documents and proposed approaches, and coordinate project development, planning, and engineering activities with environmental documents.
Communicate with project stakeholders, including the public, neighborhood groups, businesses, property owners, and community members; respond to information requests; participate in outreach and education; prepare or review communication materials; and present to stakeholder groups.
Coordinate with WSDOT, counties, cities, transit agencies, local jurisdictions, and tribes to define and evaluate alignment and transit facility options; participate in interagency work teams, develop collaborative relationships, address issues, and prepare presentations for City Councils and other jurisdictions.
Assist in developing and negotiating interagency and partnership agreements, including budgets, to accomplish project development.
Prepare and present staff reports and correspondence, attend professional meetings, maintain awareness of relevant developments, apply processes and policies consistently, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Model Sound Transit's core values and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in alignment with the agency's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
Follow agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures relevant to assigned duties.
Integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans with no cost for employee coverage, with comprehensive coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
Long-term disability and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
401a retirement plan with a 12% employer match on a 10% employee contribution.
457b retirement plan with employee contributions up to the IRS maximum.
25 days of annual paid time off, with increases at four, eight, and twelve years of service; directors and above accrue additional days.
12 paid holidays and up to two paid floating holidays per year.
Up to two paid volunteer days per year.
12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet insurance discount.
ORCA card at no cost for full-time employees.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved expenses.
Inclusive reproductive health support services.
Work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and colleague recognition.