Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) · 3 weeks ago
Director, Capital Delivery
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $119K/yr
7+ years expCentral Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is seeking a Director of Capital Delivery to provide strategic leadership for capital and operational projects. This role involves overseeing a team of Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Direct and supervise a team of certified Project Managers, fostering professional growth and accountability
Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and governance aligned with PMI's PMBOK® Guide; and
Develop, implement, and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for capital project delivery across COTA
Oversee planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of capital and operational projects
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as COTA policies and SOPs
Manage project setup, scheduling, and reporting within the project management system; and
Prioritize projects based on organizational goals, funding availability, and stakeholder needs
Collaborate with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and public agencies to ensure successful project delivery
Provide regular updates to executive leadership, the Board of Trustees, and community stakeholders
Facilitate transparent communication on project milestones, risks, and outcomes; and
Maintain documentation to support quality management requirements
Drive continuous improvement in digital project management tools, workflows, and SOP integration
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the project portfolio
Ensure adherence to procurement, contracting, and compliance requirements specific to public agencies; and
Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting for oversight bodies
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related discipline
Seven (7) years' experience in project management specifically within a leadership capacity
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discounts
COTA Bus Pass
Wellness Initiatives
On-Site Chair Massage
On-Site Health Coach
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation
Company
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
Central Ohio’s Mobility Solutions Provider. We connect communities every day with affordable transit options that open doors to opportunity for all.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Transportation
2020-12-28Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Joanna M. Pinkerton, PE
President & CEO
Monica Tellez-Fowler
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
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