Senior Manager, Rail Infrastructure Delivery

RTD • Plaza, ND

8d • $141,115 - $199,326 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. This position is responsible for leading the delivery of complex, high-visibility rail infrastructure projects while providing strategic project management support and guidance across the Infrastructure Delivery team. Responsibilities include stakeholder communications, design progression, management of construction activities, and providing input throughout the planning, design, procurement, implementation, and closeout phases for assigned projects. The position will require serving as the assigned Project Manager (PM) for selected projects, supporting delivery from cradle to grave, and supporting other PMs across different modes and divisions. Responsibilities include promoting effective communications, project coordination, quality assurance and control, construction management, process improvement efforts, and ensuring consistency of business practices. This position requires a balanced combination of technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and effective communication to deliver complex infrastructure projects successfully.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in the design and construction of major transit and public works infrastructure projects, including but not limited to track repair and reconstruction, roadway, bridges, utilities, retaining structures, and parking facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary infrastructure projects and coordinate project teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with internal departments, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions, communicate complex project information, and support effective decision-making.
• Proficiency in the standards and codes of local, state, regional, and federal agencies and railroads.
• Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and a motor vehicle record that meets RTD driving standards.

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience working in a public agency, transit, or highly regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in various contract delivery methods OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and support project teams and Project Managers in a collaborative environment, and work flexible hours.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret complex engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make informed decisions.
• Ability to identify alternative solutions, make recommendations, and present them in an easily understood manner.
• Strong time and workload management skills, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing assignments with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate specialized information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Competency Leads complex and highly visible rail infrastructure projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, implementation, and project closeout.
• Serves as the assigned Project Manager for selected projects, ensuring cradle-to-grave coordination, and supports other PMs across different modes and divisions.
• Collaborates with discipline leads, internal departments, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders to support project delivery, communication, issue resolution, and schedule alignment.
• Provides project delivery guidance, coordination support, and mentorship to Project Managers and project teams to promote consistency, collaboration, and successful execution of projects.
• Provides technical expertise and leadership for design progression, implementation, and project closeout of rail infrastructure projects.
• Encourages proactive communication, knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous improvement through robust stakeholder involvement.
• Performs design and constructability reviews, participates in drafting revisions to contracts, and oversees the preparation of bid packages and special contract provisions.
• Manages and administers contracts, including assignment of work, review of project progress, monitoring budgets, scheduling, and payment requests for projects.
• People Power Management Maintains appropriate staffing levels and reviews progress to ensure the quality, accountability, collaboration, and timely delivery of project activities.
• Recruits staff to include interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, and counseling to ensure consistent application of Employee Guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Conducts performance reviews and leads employee development through cross-training and cross-learning, enhancing interpersonal skills, collaborations, and continuous improvement.
• Fosters a safety-first and team-oriented culture that prioritizes prevention, operational excellence, and a proactive mindset.
• Takes action to advance the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity, Small/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Title VI and ADA Plans, thereby ensuring RTD's hiring programs, work environment, contracting and procurement practices, and transit services/programs are fair, equal, and non-discriminatory.
• All job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior