Job Description

The Technical Program/Project Manager III is responsible for overseeing transit infrastructure projects from design to construction. They coordinate with various stakeholders, manage contracts, and ensure adherence to project timelines and budgets, playing a vital role in CapMetro's capital construction efforts. #LI-Hybrid

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Technical Program/Project Manager III, Transit Infrastructure reports directly to the Director, Capital Construction Management. The primary responsibilities for this position will be providing project management for design and construction projects related to transit infrastructure. Maintain adherence to the short and long-term agency plan, participation in preparing annual capital budgets and operating budgets as well as managing professional services contracts and construction contracts. This position is also responsible for the oversight of environmental & design consultants, construction contractors, per various project delivery methods such as design/bid/build (d/b/b) or design/build (d/b) or CMAR teams and coordination with internal and external stakeholders as well as coordination with the jurisdictional authorities for permitting and overall communication.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Serve as project and construction manager for the development through completion of infrastructure projects.
Develop project charters, statement of work (SOW) based on the project requirement and develop independent cost estimates, schedules, and other documents necessary to the project procurement process.
Assist in procurement process for professional services, construction contracts.
Coordinate with the business units and procurement staff to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of vendor selection and contract execution.
Managing project implementation plans, resource allocation, risk analysis, quality assurance, schedules, budgets and change management.
Manage engineering design projects and construction projects related to transit infrastructure.
Monitor consultant and contractor adherence to contract terms. Identify discrepancies and facilitate appropriate resolution with the consultant/contractor.
Review design consultant submittals at each design level, and construction contract submittals
Participate in value engineering work-sessions providing feedback.
Monitor adherence to quality assurance and quality control plans.
Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative approach with team members and the contractors.
Interface with project team for technical discussions collaborating to provide project resolutions.
Assist in overseeing vendors, consultants, contractors and CapMetro business and technical teams to ensure that solutions stay within scope, cost and schedule, and that risks are managed.
Coordinate activities of Project Team that includes IT personnel, planning, rail operations, track and signals, marketing, and safety & security staff to ensure proper execution of projects.
Assist in managing field issues (internal and external) for successful transit operation.
Provide assistance to update, monitor and report monthly status of project budgets; oversee project invoice payment process and coordinate with vendor to document deliverables, reviews monthly expenditure reports and coordinates with finance staff to reconcile discrepancies; develop cost projections.
Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process by ensuring staff follows safety and security policies, considers safety in every action, and ensures safety and security concerns are reported.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or Construction Management. Additional related experience may substitute for a degree on a year for year basis up to four (4) years.
Six (6) years of project management experience on transit infrastructure design and construction projects.
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or a Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred with course work towards obtaining the certifications and ability to complete certification within one (1) year of hire.
Proficient experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of project management practices for managing scope, schedule, budget and quality.
Technical knowledge of transit infrastructure design and construction in an environment of continued transit operations
Familiarity with FRA and FTA regulations for design and construction projects
Familiarity with the standard and technical specifications and design criteria for transit infrastructure
Knowledge of construction management practices, and maintenance of transit infrastructure
Familiarity with various project delivery methods
Be self-motivated and seek opportunities for continuous improvement of skills and processes.
Ability to work in a team environment in a matrix organization, partnering well with other employees, management, users, business areas, vendors, contractors and undertake duties and tasks as assigned from time to time.
Ability to be a positive and constructive contributor in a team-based environment.
Knowledge of the Project Management Institute PMBOK for standard project management methodologies and processes
Ability to utilize Microsoft Project to develop a project schedule, assign resources to tasks, track progress, and analyze workloads.
Excellent attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions. This position works with multiple project timelines and is responsible for managing personnel performing work of a complex nature.

Incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk and travel 90% throughout the workday. This position will need to have the ability to work varying shifts, days, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, to meet the department's needs. Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to use a telephone or headset equipment. Incumbent must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs., perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day, and function in an environment with constant interruptions. This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions as previously described.

Mobility Status:

As a Mobile position, the incumbent is expected to work in the office as needed. There will be access to touchdown/collaboration spaces when on site. Must be in-office for staff meetings, project meetings, socialization, strategic collaboration, supervision, oversight, and accountability as needed. This position is encouraged to work in the office environment for three days a week. This position is based in Austin, Texas. Successful out-of-state candidates must relocate to the state of Texas prior to start date and may have the opportunity to work remotely anywhere in Texas after a specified period.

SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position has been identified as a "Security Sensitive" position. CapMetro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position. A position is "Security Sensitive" if the incumbent handles currency, has access to sensitive computerized databases, has access to master keys, or works in an area of the CapMetro that has been designated as a security-sensitive area.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Share in meaningful work with diverse, collaborative and innovative teams whose focus is to modernize public transportation and improve how we serve our customers and team members.

• Utilize our free and reduced fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym and work with our onsite trainers (for free), before heading back home.

• Improve your productivity and enhance your work/life balance by taking advantage of one of our flexible work options.

...and much more!

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply for Capital Metro vacancies. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs at the time.

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