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Job Summary
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PAY RATE $151,524.00 - $229,559.00 annually Non-Represented Engineering Band 9 Negotiable initial salary will be between $151,524.00-$197,371.35 annually, commensurate with experience and education
DEFINITION
Under general direction, manages and administers capitally funded system or structure engineering design and construction projects for the District; project areas may include rail car procurement and rehabilitation, stations construction and rehabilitation, automated fare collection, and transit systems and structures design and construction; performs related duties as assigned.
CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
Note: this is a capital funded position and may be subject to time and funding limitations.
The BART Silicon Valley Extension Phase II (BSVII) Team is seeking highly motivated and exceptionally innovative Project Managers to work with our partners, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) in the design, construction, testing, commissioning of BSVII. The Project Managers will be part of the team that is responsible for ensuring the quality delivery of a project that is safe, reliable, innovative, cost effective, and sustainable. The Project Managers must be experienced with major capital projects and with a track record of stakeholder engagement. We are seeking additions to a team of dedicated professionals who understand the transformative impact of this important project.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate demonstrates skills and experience in three or more of the following areas:
- Safety and security certification through the lifecycle of a project, including preliminary hazard analysis (PHA), design criteria conformance, construction specifications conformance, testing requirements, and operational readiness.
- Risk management, including risk identification, analysis, monitoring, response, and tolerance/threshold.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement, including stakeholder identification, assessment, communications, and interagency coordination.
- Background in one or more of the following disciplines: civil engineering, communications, computer systems, construction management, mechanical engineering (including facilities and fire protection), power systems (including medium or high voltage distribution & facilities electrical), structural engineering, train control/signal systems, station architecture or station design.
- Extensive experience delivering a major capital project as the owner's representative.
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques and apply innovative techniques to improve project performance.
- Forecast future project resource needs, optimize resource availability, and ensure proper resource allocation.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget; guide and direct the resolution of complex challenges in all aspects of the project life cycle.
The reporting location of this project is Santa Clara, CA.
REPORTS TO
Group Manager, Integration Engineering
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Examples of Duties
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- Manages and administers the District's professional services agreements and construction contracts; ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, and troubleshoots and resolves complex challenges in all aspects of project closeout.
- Provides recommendations for action and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures in assigned project areas.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned District and contract staff; manages and directs the work of contract consultants.
- Directs or participates in the preparation and review of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates; ensures specifications and contract requirements comply with District standards and policies.
- Identifies equipment or systems needs on assigned projects; evaluates functional requirements; reviews vendor and manufacturer design and specifications on project equipment and materials; coordinates equipment procurement and testing activities; oversees equipment installation.
- Oversees contractor and consultant contracts; develops scope of work; prepares request for proposal; reviews proposals and makes recommendation on selection; assists in contract negotiation and preparation; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Tracks and evaluates future project technical needs, and coordinates capital funding challenges and improvements.
- Serves as the project liaison with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves project issues.
- Provides responsible staff assistance for higher level management staff on projects and related matters. Prepares and presents reports.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Five (5) of (full-time) professional verifiable experience in construction management, engineering project management or related experience.
Substitution:
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.
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Knowledge and Skills
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Knowledge of:
- Principlesandpracticesofengineeringdisciplinesinassignedprojectarea
- Principles and practices of engineering design and construction in assigned project area
- Principlesandpracticesofprojectmanagement
- Principlesandpracticesofcontractadministration
- Principles and practices used in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates
- Principlesandpracticesofstrategicplanning
- Methodsandtechniquesofcoordinatingandschedulingprojectwork
- Methodsandtechniquesofcontractnegotiation
- Principlesandpracticesofprocurement
- Principlesandpracticesofbudgetdevelopmentandadministration
- Principlesofsupervision,trainingandperformanceevaluation
- Currentofficeprocedures,methodsandequipmentincludingcomputers
- RelatedFederal,Stateandlocalcodes,lawsandregulations
Skill/Ability in:
- Managing,supervisingandcoordinatingassignedprojects
- Developing and implementing project goals, objectives and procedures
- Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of professional staff and contract consultants
- Planning, organizing, scheduling, monitoring and reviewing project work
- Managingprojectdesignconceptsandsolutions
- Managingandreviewingprojectbudgetanalysis,calculationsandcostestimates
- Preparingdesigns,plans,specificationsandcostestimates
- Directingorconductingcontractnegotiations
- Conductingfieldinspections
- Developingandadministeringprojectbudgets
- Analyzingproblems,identifyingalternativesolutions,projectingconsequencesofproposedactionsand implementing recommendations in support of goals
- Interpreting and explaining established policies and procedures for assigned District projects
- Preparingclearandconcisereports
- Operatingofficeequipmentincludingcomputersandsupportingwordprocessingandspreadsheet applications
- Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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Equal Employment OpportunityGroupBox1 The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.
Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.
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Bay Area Rapid Transit
$151,524.00 - $229,559.00 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
Jun 10, 2025