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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) · 1 day ago

Manager, Systems & Capital Planning - Capital Plan Prog

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a leading organization in public transportation planning and development. The Manager, Systems and Capital Planning, will oversee strategic plans focused on Metro's capital planning, working collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure effective investment in transit services and facilities.

Association

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serves as a systems and capital planning program manager

Directs the development and preparation of major inputs to the annual work plan including identification of program goals, determination of staffing and consultant needs, and initiation of projects and studies that support the program goals and the overall mission, goals and objectives of the Authority to expand and improve transit services and facilities

Supports the Authority's vision of WMATA being the region's transit leader by demonstrating leadership in promoting regional transit expansion and utilization and enhancing transit mobility and accessibility

Exercises project management responsibilities in support of WMATA's administration of Federal Transit Administration funded projects and the related grant responsibilities and reporting requirements

Develops technical and policy recommendations on Metro's systems development and capital planning for considerations by the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and the General Manager (GM) that address core capacity, fleet and facilities, networks and corridors, and system financial requirements

Directs assigned transit planning programs, projects, and initiatives to include defining and advancing a shared vision for transit development that is integrated, effective and conducive for the region's growth through the middle of the 21st century

Manages Metrorail system core capacity plans, including rail lines and stations, to identify operating, engineering and architectural improvements, expand core capacity, eliminate infrastructural and operational deficiency and enhance passenger experience

Participates in the review and development federal policies pertinent to the State-of-Good Repair (SGR) and core capacity

Manages Metro's Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP) update and advocates for Metro's capital and operating/maintenance requirements in the regional forum in collaboration with the Transportation Planning Board and DOTs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia

Participates in regional and metropolitan transportation on planning activities to provide technical advice for Metro and the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) on transit ridership forecasts and collaborates on long-range system planning activities

Manages advanced feasibility studies of new Metrorail and Metrobus corridors to evaluate planning, operating and financial requirements as well cost and benefit analysis

Collaborates with Engineering Services on Metro's Compact hearing and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects focusing on planning, transportation impact analysis and transit operations

Serves as technical managers for reimbursable corridor projects that are requested by the jurisdictions for advanced feasibility studies

Leads Metrorail operating plan development and system fleet assignment to reflect network changes, passenger demand, operating conditions and fleet and facility provisions

Leads Metrobus network strategic studies to identify Metrobus market opportunities, recommend long-term network restructuring and improve operational efficiency and service effectiveness

Collaborates with Offices of Bus and Rail Operations in the development of Metrorail and Metrobus fleet and facility management plans to identify rehabilitation, replacement and expansion needs, recommend capital improvements to the Metro management and Compact jurisdictions, and meet the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) funding requirements

Responsible and accountable for developing and submitting a realistic and reasonable project budget and for issuing appropriate progress reports as required to record the project's advancements or delays

The report shall include a register of completed tasks, all payments issued and any problems causing delays, redirection of focus or that impacts project delivery timeline or strategy

A progress report will be provided to OMBS as well as the program's front office (Department Chief) as required

Prepares and presents oral/written reports/recommendations within areas of assigned responsibility

Qualification

Transportation PlanningPublic TransportationProject ManagementCapital Asset ManagementAnalytical ProcessesManagement ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, engineering, economics, public/business administration, or a related field

Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation planning, public transportation, project management, and/or public transportation advocacy is required

Previous managerial or supervisory experience is required

In lieu of degree, a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in transportation planning, public transportation, project management, and/or public transportation advocacy

Previous managerial or supervisory experience is required

Preferred

Master's degree

Company

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

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