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Caltrain · 1 week ago

Deputy Executive Director, Project Delivery and Caltrain Modernization

San Carlos, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Caltrain is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for Project Delivery and Caltrain Modernization, reporting to the Executive Director. This role is responsible for overseeing engineering, capital program management, and project delivery initiatives while ensuring alignment with Caltrain's long-term vision and objectives.

Public TransportationTransportation

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership by defining Caltrain’s program management strategy for Engineering, Program Delivery, Program Management, and Caltrain Modernization

Determines project priorities consistent with Caltrain’s long-term vision and objectives

Responsible for ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization across critical projects to maximize efficiency and productivity

Responsible for the establishment of accountability and governance structures within the departments and among projects

Responsible for monitoring project performance, tracking key metrics, and ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards

Responsible for ensuring all projects meet the established goals and deliver expected benefits.?

Leads the coordination with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the application of industry best practices in alignment with federal, state, local and organizational policies, processes and procedures for Caltrain

Function as Executive Director in their absence as needed

Represents Caltrain with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders on matters related to railroad engineering and project delivery

Supervise staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance

Responsible for oversight of the development and management of engineering design, design review, and approval processes and procedures

Oversee the development and management of capital program management including project controls and standards

Oversee the EMU and BEMU programs

Oversee complex multijurisdictional projects including CA High-Speed Rail Blended System, the Portal and the Diridon station

Provide direction and guidance for the Engineering and Project Delivery teams including oversight of the development and implementation of QA/QC, TAM, and configuration management program policies and procedures in coordination with railroad Operations and Safety, Quality and Compliance

Promotes change management and innovation?in engineering and project management practices while facilitating continuous improvement

Provide regular reports to Caltrain Executive Director, and the Board of Directors on the progress of capital programs and engineering projects

Foster strong cross functional collaboration across all organizational subdivisions to ensure the delivery of a safe and reliable Caltrain corridor

Represent Caltrain at regulatory, intergovernmental, and private sector meetings. Work closely with community leaders and members, neighborhood councils, business, property owners, neighborhood groups and public/private organizations related to rail development initiatives, policies, and programs

Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities

Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipRail Transit ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseRegulatory KnowledgeCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position

In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Ten (10) years of professional experience at an executive level in leading and managing civil or rail engineering, construction management, or public works project management functions in a large, complex, and highly integrated organization

Five (5) years management experience managing senior level leaders

Preferred

Experience with commuter rail or rail transit is desirable

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California

Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations as they relate to railroad structures and systems engineering and construction project management

Experience with delivering projects on the ROW of operating railroad is desirable

Sound leadership, communications and problem-solving skills

Provide a valid California driver's license with a safe driving record or the ability to obtain one within six months