Senior Project Manager

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Pay Band E10
Minimum: $165,374.00/year - Maximum: $250,542.00/year
Note: The negotiable salary offer will be between $165,374.00/year - $216,510.40/year, commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
The incumbent will report to a Group Manager in the Office of Infrastructure and Delivery, at BART's headquarters in Oakland.

Current Assignment
This job announcement will be used to fill two (2) vacancies.

Under general direction, the Senior Project Manager plans, directs, and manages the development and implementation of capitally funded construction and design projects for the District in any or a mix of the following disciplines: track, traction power & mechanical, train control, structures & civil, automatic fare collection, and/or communications. The incumbent will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies through subordinate managers and engineers, provide highly complex administrative support to the Executive or Department Manager, and perform related duties as assigned.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies beyond the minimum qualifications in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

• Proven experience in construction management, including administering and executing construction contracts
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is preferred
• Demonstrated experience supervising direct reports
• Practical knowledge and application of earned value management (EVM) principles
• Familiarity with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes and implementation
• Prior experience working within a mass transit agency is preferred

1. Assumes overall leadership responsibility for the development and execution of the District's capitally funded engineering design and construction projects or programs from conceptual design through completion including rail car procurement and rehabilitation, stations construction and rehabilitation, automated fare collection, and transit systems and structures design.
   
   
2. Develops, manages and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
   
   
3. Manages and oversees the designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates and ensures specifications and contract requirements comply with District standards and policies.
   
   
4. Manages complex projects and evaluates functional and technical requirements including vendor and manufacturer design and specifications on project equipment and materials, procurement and testing activities, and equipment installation.
   
   
5. Manages and oversees all aspects of the planning, development, and implementation of assigned projects with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves project issues contractor and consultant contracts; reviews scope of work, request for proposal, proposals and recommends selection; oversees contract negotiation and preparation; manages work activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
   
   
6. Manages cost estimates, project schedules and budgets and oversees, negotiates and executes contract changes including authorization of contract payments upon project completion.
   
   
7. Monitors and evaluates impacts upon District operations; develops, recommends and implements practices and procedural processes for improving efficiency.
   
   
8. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
   
   
9. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to various business practices, policies and procedures as appropriate.
   
   
10. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of advanced business processes.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five (5) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional project management experience with full responsibility for managing large and complex projects through all phases, including strategic planning and at least two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Other Requirements:
Must possess sufficient physical mobility to inspect construction in progress or review other projects.
Must be willing to occasionally work off hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California is preferred

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of advanced business processes.
• Principles and practices of advanced business processes.
• Principles and business practices of the District.
• Principles and administrative practices of the District.
• PeopleSoft and other relevant product functionality.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles of project management.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive Program to institute advanced business processes.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff and consultants.
• Developing and administering division goals, objectives and procedures.
• Preparing and administering large program budgets.
• Interpreting complex administrative and system issues.
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed
• actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Leading, managing and performing complex negotiations with departments, and unions concerning business practices and procedures.
• Preparing clear, concise, and complete financial and management reports.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.