Pay Range:

$105,654.00 - $174,330.00Supervisory Organization:VP Capital Design & Construction

Country:

United States of America

Address:

1401 PACIFIC AVE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1B - Managers and Directors (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Capital Design and Construction, directs and oversees the activities of personnel, consultants, and contractors engaged in design, construction, project management, and dispute resolution functions associated with the execution of DART projects and programs focused on DART’s civil infrastructure (bridges, structures, tunnels, drainage infrastructure, roadbed, slopes, crossings, etc.). This position is responsible for analyzing the engineering, financial, and performance data regarding project delivery to manage and implement programs effectively, aligning resources to ensure agency objectives are accomplished. Assigned projects have the potential to be safety-critical with limited public exposure. Projects will also include various transportation modes and systems. This position requires experience leading multiple simultaneous projects and personnel; the candidate must be capable of independently making decisions on significant engineering/design/construction problems and issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensuring public and operational safety is the highest priority for assigned projects and programs on DART assets.Plans, develops, implements, and manages programs, procedures, and standards for the rail corridors, interfacing with agency staff, contractors, and Federal and State agencies related to the maintenance of way activities, including but not limited to bridge engineering, track, communications, signals, construction, operations, and safety issues.Provides technical analysis, review, and support for programs delivered by the Development department and as requested by other DART departments or partner agencies.Acts as a resource to Capital Planning, Service Planning & Scheduling, DART Operations, Trinity Railway Express, and other DART departments, as well as local authorities and permitting entities.Provides input to a variety of departmental policies and procedures. Provides direct support to the Vice President in resolving all departmental issues, both administrative and technical, as assigned.Defines, upholds, and directs standards (e.g., AREMA, FRA, etc.) for engineering, design, construction, and maintenance activities that impact the authority's property.Plans and develops work schedules for projects, including preventative maintenance, inspections, design, construction, repairs, and upgrades to the systems and right of way, including third-party projects.Acts as the main point of contact for assigned efforts with DART, Trinity Metro, federal, state, and local agencies, consultants, freight railroads, and Amtrak.Develops independent cost estimates for assigned projects and programs.Develops operating and capital budgets for projects and programs, including budget monitoring and variance reporting.Makes formal presentations to staff, senior staff, DART Board, consultants, government entities, and other related parties, as required to communicate related project status and performance.Provides general direction and participates in technical procurements, evaluations, negotiation, and selection of construction, architectural, engineering, and other related consultant contracts.Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and, if necessary, recommends termination of subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the minimum below, excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and construction project management and working across all types of transportation modes, stakeholders, and regulatory and jurisdictional authorities including experience directing a professional staff and/or consultants involved with engineering and/or construction.Registration as a PE or PMP is preferred.Must attend, pass, and maintain a current roadway worker protection status.Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.Proficiency in PC and knowledge of software applications required to perform essential duties.Analytical and creative skills to solve complex interpersonal, technical, and administrative problems.Ability to traverse diverse terrain typically found on or near an operating railroad or construction site.Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Rules and RegulationsKnowledge of budget development/analysis and operational cost factors.Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.Must be able to work variable on-call hours, including weekend duty assignments, as required.Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Ability to blend people into teams when needed.  Creates strong morale and spirit amongst the team.  Fosters open dialogue.  Defines success in terms of the whole team.  Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.Ability to write clearly and succinctly in various communication settings and styles; can get messages that have the desired effect.Ability to marshal resources to get things done, use resources effectively and efficiently, and orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; can see hidden problems.Ability to quickly develop technical understanding; is good at learning new industry, company, or technical knowledge.Ability to accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects.  Sets objectives and goals.  Break down work into the process steps.  Develop schedules and task/people assignments.  Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.  Measures performance against goals.  Evaluates results.Ability to read a situation quickly.  Good at focused listening.  Can effectively negotiate difficult agreements and settle disputes equitably.  Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions, including dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming the incumbent observes all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and uses all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.