Senior Design Manager

ST Public Branding•Seattle, WA

5d•$104,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction from the Project Director or Executive Project Director, leads, manages and coordinates the delivery of civil engineering elements of major light rail corridor projects, heavy passenger rail projects or bus projects within the Capital Delivery Department. This leadership role requires providing oversight and direction of large design consultant teams and close coordination with the Sound Transit Operations, Engineering, Safety, 3rd parties, and Quality Staff. Primary function ensures delivery of value and quality of design to fulfill the agency's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Five years of civil engineering/architectural design and construction experience that includes experience with project and contracts management, preferably in a rail or transit related environment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.
A Professional Civil Engineer license or Professional Architect license issued by the State of Washington.
Advanced understanding of principles and practices of civil engineering.
Strong knowledge of application of Federal, State, and local policies, laws and codes and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of principles of project management.
Operations, services, and activities of transit engineering, site civil and construction programs.
Engineering consulting services and methods including scopes of work, reports, studies, cost estimates, plans, and specifications.
Contract and procurement strategies and management principles.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to concisely and accurately convey technical information to others.
Strong public speaking skills and the ability to represent the Agency at public meetings and Sound Transit Executive Leadership and Board meetings.
Supervisory and team leadership skills.
Performing negotiations and partnering with local jurisdictions and agencies, utilities, contractors, and community groups.
Preparing, reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, and modifying complex engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets.
Applying advanced project management and contract management techniques and principles.
Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
Excellent ability to collaborate with others and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate effective time management skills.
Ability to effectively manage, prioritize, and delegate workload among assigned resources.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff
Supports work force planning efforts for Infrastructure Engineering division.
Manages complex large or multiple smaller scale transit related civil engineering design including, architectural, civil, traffic, track, structural, geotechnical, landscaping, ventilation, station electrical, lighting, and urban design efforts, directing work teams and coordinating between work efforts of multiple design teams and multiple Engineering subject matter experts;
Administration and management of engineering Consultant contracts, including peer reviews, design reviews, contract packaging, schedules, budgets, construction support, and risk assessments.
Plans, develops, negotiates, and administers formal agreements and permits with third parties, including state and local agencies, utilities, and private property owners, as required for the delivery of corridor projects; works with real estate, legal, contracts, project control, quality, operations, facilities, maintenance and other Sound Transit departments in coordination and development of agreements;
Accountable for design support during construction including design contract management, recommendation of error and omission, resolution of non-conformance issues related to design, and change management of design related issues.
Provides support to the department/division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees;
Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence to Sound Transit leadership including Board and Executive leadership; 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.
Other duties as assigned.

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. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.