Sr. Transit Capital Projects Manager

Transdevna•Arlington, VA

24d•$107,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Thisisaseniorprojectmanagementandadministrativepositionrequiringtheeffectiveandefficient overall project management of one or more assigned Transit Capital Construction Projects. Transdev is proud to offer: + Competitive compensation package of $107,000 - $135,000 + Hybrid Schedule - Subject to change Benefits include: + Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks + Sick days: 5 days + Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating + Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability. Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor'sdegreeinengineeringorcloselyrelated field required.
At least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible managerial experience in concept planning, preliminaryengineering,designand/orconstructionofurbanpublictransportationcapitalprojects ranging in complexity and scale up to $50 million.
Somedirectprojectmanagementexperience preferred.
EngineeringLicenserequiredandregistrationasaProfessionalEngineerintheCommonwealthof Virginia preferred.
Experienceinbusandrailcapitalprojectsrequired.
Mustdemonstrateahighlyeffectiverecordofmanagingprojectstaffandresourcesandworkingwith projects stakeholders to achieve a desirable project outcome.
Knowledgeofcomputer-assisteddesignsoftware(suchasAutoCAD)andprojectmanagement software; federal and state requirements regarding public transportation capital projects.
Possesses mathematical, technical, and research skills to compile and analyze information from a varietyofsources;toprovideinformationtothepublicinoralorwrittenformandfacilitatemeetings with citizen groups to explain technical engineering issues.
Demonstratesskillstoresolvestechnicalconflictsandproposedesignstomeetavarietyofconflicting needs; gather relevant information to solve vaguely defined practical problems and planning and organizational skills to develop and manage engineering programs and projects.
Abilitytoread,interpretandupdateprojectaccountingandprogressrecordstoadvisedivision management on the overall status of project expenditures and work progress.
ProficiencyincomputinginMSWindowsenvironmentpreferred.
Experienceworkingonfederallyfundedtransitcapitalprojectsrequired.
Excellentwritten,verbal,andadministrativeskills
Excellentinterpersonalandcustomerserviceskills
Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment;accessfilingsystem/cabinets;andcommunicateeffectivelyandefficientlyinpersonorby telephone.
Workswellinateam-orientedenvironment.
AbilitytoattendeveningandSaturday meetings.
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Master'sdegreeinengineeringorconstructionmanagementorrelatedfieldpreferred.
Trafficandroadwayengineeringexperience desired.
Transitnewstarts experience desired.

Responsibilities

Providestechnicalandengineeringexpertisetosuccessfullyguidethedevelopmentand implementation of transit capital improvements.
Workseffectivelyacrossdisciplines,departments,agencies,andcontractorstomonitorand coordinate the engineering design and reviews.
CoordinatesandfacilitatesprojectreviewsandapprovalswithintheDepartmentofEnvironmental Services and with other County departments/divisions as needed.
Coordinates with other public and private sector stakeholders including regional and state transportationagencies,developers,civicassociations,andotherpublicgroupsasneeded.
Forselectedprojects,managesconsultants/contractorsperformingprojectdevelopment,preliminary engineering, design, construction, scheduling, cost estimating, and project documentation.
Responsible for project management, budget control, and quality assurance of assigned projects and responsibleforcoordinatingwithandprovidingtechnicalsupportonprojectsmanagedbyotherstaff or agencies as assigned.
PreparesandreviewsRFPorIFBcontractspecifications;reviewsproposalsandbidsoncontractsand proposed project/contract revisions and provides technical guidance; assists in the selection of consultants and contractors.
AssistsCountystaffinnegotiatingprojectdesign,schedules,andoutcomeswithcitizengroups,utility companies, other local, state and federal organizations, and other special interest groups.
Preparesprojectstatusreportsandpresentations.Prepares,updates,andmonitorsprojectbudgets and schedules.
Conductsqualityreviewofprojectoperationtoensureconsistencywithdesignintegrity,contract specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Assistsotherstaffinpreparingrequiredreportsandfundingrequeststoregional,state,andfederal funding agencies.
Mayprovideprofessionalengineersealandsignatureondrawingsandspecificationspreparedby Engineering Drafters, Engineering Technicians or other Engineers.