Project Manager, BART Silicon Valley Extension Phase II (BSVII)

Job Description:

Project Manager, BART Silicon Valley Extension Phase II (BSVII)

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

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

Examples of Duties

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.



Minimum Qualifications

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.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of engineering disciplines in assigned project area
• Principles and practices of engineering design and construction in assigned project area
• Principles and practices of project management
• Principles and practices of contract administration
• Principles and practices used in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Principles and practices of strategic planning
• Methods and techniques of coordinating and scheduling project work
• Methods and techniques of contract negotiation
• Principles and practices of procurement
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Current office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

• Managing, supervising and coordinating assigned projects
• 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
• Managing project design concepts and solutions
• Managing and reviewing project budget analysis, calculations and cost estimates
• Preparing designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Directing or conducting contract negotiations
• Conducting field inspections
• Developing and administering project budgets
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Interpreting and explaining established policies and procedures for assigned District projects
• Preparing clear and concise reports
• Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

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 .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)
• Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)
  • 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65
• Deferred Compensation & Roth 457
• Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year)
• Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District)
• Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays
• Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Survivor Benefits through BART
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$151,524.00 - $229,559.00 Annually