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Sound Transit · 1 day ago

Senior Project Manager- State of Good Repair

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Sound Transit is a public transportation agency focused on enhancing regional transit services. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project teams in the design and construction of major maintenance and capital improvements, ensuring adherence to time and budget constraints while complying with relevant policies and regulations.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Leads, coordinates, schedules, assigns, and inspects the work activities of assigned staff, consultants, and contractors on projects with significant scope and complexity

Procures design consultants and construction management consultants; coordinates and tracks consultant scopes of work; verifies submittals including monthly reporting; monitors schedules; participates in the development of project feasibility studies, negotiates and manages scope, quality, schedule, costs, risk, personnel, consultants/contractors of design, project management and construction services; manages project budgets and schedules for design, project management, and construction; ensures all scopes of work includes proper adherence to all applicable codes and design practices; negotiates and approves change orders; forecasts future work for budget and schedule purposes; manages spending and monitors expenditures of project budgets and grants; and presents contracts and amendments to either the Change Control Board, Sound Transit Rider Experience and Operations Committee, or Sound Transit Board for their consideration

Manages the progress of the design team including the budget and resources; maintains key project milestones; performs quality control of the design for best practices and code compliance in conjunction with ST Engineering and QA staff and consultants’ QA plans; manages and reallocates contract funds if appropriate; distributes plans for review and approval by various sources both internal and external to Sound Transit; and monitors consultants work to determine if they are meeting the duties required by the scopes of work

Oversees review and management of reviews of design plans, feasibility studies, safety plans, and other design documentation required to permit and construct projects; reviews and manages both internal and external reviews of estimates for technical quality and adherence to applicable codes and standards; reviews and evaluates each plan submittal, and analyzes and solves complex technical problems and situations; gathers and reviews comments from interested parties and reviews the comments with the design team and determines how each comment is best addressed

Coordinates and mediates competing goals and expectations of the project with ST Service Delivery Department and other ST departments to achieve the objectives of the ST Board as directed by ST senior management; coordinates with a wide group of users and operators of facilities to ensure the best practical project has been delivered to support transit service

Serves as team leader for design and construction projects on operating transit systems performed by Agency staff, consultants, and contractors ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and schedules; plans, prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of assigned staff and matrixed ST subject matter experts; establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly; leads working groups to implement Agency programs; and interacts with project partners, local agencies, and jurisdictions to share knowledge, negotiate issues, and develop collaborative relationships

Manages, oversees, and performs constructability reviews; reviews plans and specifications for constructability and bid ability at contractual milestones; provides suggestions and recommendations for better design; analyzes construction risk factors using experience and knowledge to determine risk and develops methods to minimize and control risk; establishes budgets and task orders; and approves changes

Works with Senior Project Coordinators, Project Managers, staff and consultants to maintain project-level records concerning design and contract issues, meetings, and other; prepares and edits reports and briefings on project status, progress, changes, and related items related to scope, schedule, and budget; analyzes, tracks, and reports on trends in project development, schedule, and budget in conjunction with the Department's Project Control group; represents Sound Transit on a local and regional level to inform and educate the public on current and future service and system state of good repair; develops and edits meeting agendas and writes speaking points; and responds to and resolves inquiries and complaints

Provides support to the Project Director, Executive Director, department, and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of committees as assigned; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends, participates, and makes presentations in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations

Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency

Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees

It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Construction ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationDBIA CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE)Public Contract AdministrationData AnalysisCustomer Service OrientationNegotiation SkillsTeam LeadershipEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or closely related field

Five years of experience in architecture/engineering design work or construction administration involving claims avoidance and resolution, and managing the delivery of construction projects

Valid Washington state driver's license

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of operating transit systems

General principles, practices, and procedures of business administration and public administration

Project control principles, practices, and procedures

Project management principles and practices

Public contract administration principles and practices

Principals of construction management, materials sampling and testing, and surveying procedures and terminology

Methods and techniques of data collection, research, analysis, and report preparation

Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis

Building codes and other industry standards of practice and design

Product specification and performance literature

Agency procedure manuals and other staff resources

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation

Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis

Principles and practices of record keeping and records management

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities

Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases

Principles of team leadership including lead project/supervisory principles and practices

Principles of and skills in negotiation of various project agreements (e.g. with operating partners), and design and construction contracts

Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public

Interpreting and administering contracts, policies, and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies

Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations

Providing technical expertise and assistance in administering the project management functions for a variety of programs and projects

Collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and integrating information and data from multiple sources

Conducting research and analysis and providing appropriate recommendations based on findings

Performing constructability reviews

Analyzing and reviewing financial plans and related budgetary information to determine impact on projects and cost controls

Preparing clear and concise analytical, administrative, and financial reports

Assisting with budget preparation and administration at both project and program levels

Responding to inquiries with effective oral and written communication

Maintaining good customer relations with positive customer service orientation

Applying project management techniques and principles

Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies

Monitoring program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules

Leading, supervising, delegating, communicating, and providing feedback and work direction to assigned staff and consultants

Understanding and interpreting design and construction contracts, including general conditions, FTA/FRA provisions, drawings, and specifications

Preferred

Work experience in a public sector transit related organization or an active operating or maintenance yard environment preferred

PMP Certification

DBIA Certification

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect Licensure

Benefits

Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).

Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.

Pet Insurance.

ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.

Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.

Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.