SENIOR DIRECTOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS, TRANSIT PROJECT DELIVERY

Posting number: 2401531

Department: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Division: 8410 - ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY/ CONSTRUCTION MGMT

Job classification: SENIOR DIRECTOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS, TRANSIT PROJECT DELIVERY

Posting type: Open

Categories: Risk Management, Project Management

Summary

Directs the overall operation of the Engineering Department and/or Capital Projects to ensure projects are conducted on schedule and within budget. This role provides strategic oversight of construction activities, contract execution, risk mitigation, and field coordination for major transit and mobility improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with agency goals. This role will lead and manage internal staff, construction management consultants, and project delivery teams. The role serves as the primary agency representative in the field, interfacing directly with contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and jurisdictional stakeholders to resolve issues and drive performance.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of duties

• Directs and plans departmental functions such as Capital Projects, Engineering Service Requests, the Permit Desk, and Facilities Engineering departmental support system-wide
• Directs and oversees the development and administration of the annual Capital and Operating budgets for Facilities Engineering
• Directs all Capital Projects, including all aspects of engineering and construction, technical support, schedules, budget, funding, grants management, staffing, agency reporting, and prioritization of work
• Directs the development and implementation of work plan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards for the Facilities Engineering Department
• Directs, plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
• Establishes, maintains, implements, and audits cost and schedule management activities for all Capital projects to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and plans
• Develops procurement and contract strategies for professional services or construction contracts that result in optimal execution and delivery of the project scope
• Analyzes federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations to determine impact on engineering and construction of capital projects
• Coordinates with other Engineering Directors to plan and prioritize the department's work and to provide staff assignment to each project
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedule management activities
• Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities
• Prepares and presents reports to management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
• Directs performance and evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
• Confers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering and construction matters relating to bus facility improvements
• Represents Metro before the public, governmental entities, associations, professional organizations, and at other meetings
• Directs, supervises, and mentors assigned staff comprised of engineers, architects, and other technical trades
• Directs, communicates, and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in project management of transit-related or heavy civil projects

Certifications/Licenses/Spec