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Job Summary

This classification has a wide range of executive responsibilities for managing the design and construction of projects associated with the LRT and bus systems and other transit projects in Sacramento, as well as systems design and construction, civil and track design and construction, procurement and control. In addition to the executive functions, the incumbent is expected to act as a top level advisor to the General Manager and the governing board.

Supervision

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Supervision Exercised: N/A

Distinguishing Characteristics

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Essential Functions

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates project management, transit systems engineering, all construction facilities design and maintenance, and procurement/materials functions of the District. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the design and construction of the District's capital construction projects and engineering support to other divisions. This includes the engineering, design, construction, and construction management of projects. Responsible for assisting in the District's planning and development of short- and long-range Capital Improvement Programs. Responsible for capital projects which include program control, capital budgeting, project scheduling, contract management and administration, program coordination, and department administration of the District.

Other Job Functions
Represent the District at national, state, and local meetings/conferences. Consult with other government agencies, business community, and private organizations to resolve issues and explore opportunities. Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the organization. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Demands

Physical and Mental Requirements
Work is primarily performed in an indoor office setting for eight hours per day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must regularly talk, hear, and see when communicating with the public and employees; frequently sit, and occasionally stand and walk. Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines.

Frequently necessary to work beyond normal office hours for evening and weekend meetings. Business travel within the state and to other states may be required periodically. Necessary aptitudes include understanding instructions, reason to make judgements; numeric aptitude; problem solving and analytic abilities; initiative, ingenuity, and imagination; and memory and concentration. Patience and persuasiveness are needed when interacting with other people. Requires strong verbal aptitude and public speaking ability. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Policies, functions, and operations of a regional transit agency; principles of administration and supervision; project management; environmental review process; civil, track, and facilities engineering and design; systems engineering and design; architectural design procedures; construction and construction management; contract administration procedures; procurement and materials management; local, state and federal contracting regulations; financial management to include capital acquisition and control procedures; and transit planning.

Ability to: Plan, organize, implement, direct, and coordinate the above cited functions of a regional transit District; establish and maintain adequate cost and schedule controls; analyze a variety of complex operational and administrative problems and develop corrective actions and policies; serve as a technical advisor to the General Manager and Board of Directors on a variety of problems; collect and analyze data and prepare comprehensive concise reports, and effectively represent the areas for which responsible to other District divisions, the community, and the appropriate governmental bodies.

Minimum Qualifications — Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

A. Education: A Bachelor of Science degree in a technical engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Six years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education.

B. Experience: Ten years experience in project development, design, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, construction supervision or management, and project management with a strong emphasis on transportation and rail transit systems and facilities.

C. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class C California operator's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Licensed in the State of California as a Professional Engineer, or equivalent 15 years' experience in design, construction and project management of transportation and rail related projects.