Director of Project Delivery

Job Description

The Director of Project Delivery is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and management to the Project Delivery department at the NTTA. The purpose of this position is to administer the effective and efficient operation of the project delivery process, from planning, design through construction of all infrastructure projects for NTTA. This position reports to the Assistant Executive Director of Infrastructure.

Retention Bonus: $2,000 

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship

Responsibilities:

• Execution of Project Delivery including planning, design, and construction in support of NTTA’s Five-Year Capital Plan.
• Project planning, including developing and implementing short and long-term strategic system improvements for safety, routine maintenance, asset management, and expansion.
• Implements appropriate estimates and controls for effective management of budgets, contract management, and schedules.
• Development and implementation of the department’s annual budget and participates in the development of NTTA’s Five-Year Capital Plan.
• Analysis, development, formulation, and administration of operating and project budgets.  This includes approval of the forecast of funds necessary for staffing, and total project costs. 
• Approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 
• Oversees the work of staff to establish, update, and maintain effective policies and procedures for the timely delivery of NTTA projects. 
• Responsible for all aspects of personnel management of Project Delivery department employees, which includes employment actions, performance management, training, and career development.
• Oversees the establishment, update and maintenance of necessary procurements, contractual and reporting documents to implement the timely and cost-effective delivery of NTTA projects.
• Development of all infrastructure capital plan projects from planning through construction to meet NTTA objectives. 
• Collaborates with other Departments in the planning and delivery of capital improvement and routine maintenance projects for all NTTA facilities.
• Manages the General Engineering Consultant, Program Management Consultant, Construction Engineering Consultant and Maintenance Management Consultant to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of inspection, project planning, asset management and construction activities as required in Project Agreements and the Trust Agreement of NTTA. 
• Maintains the use of effective reporting tools.
• Makes frequent staff presentations to Board of Directors and to external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains business relationships with other transportation entity personnel.
• Represents NTTA at industry forums and presentations.

Qualifications:

Minimum:                                   

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Over 15 years of experience.
• Registered by the State of Texas as Professional Engineer.
• Valid Driver’s License.

      Preferred:

•     Master’s degree in engineering, Business or related field

NTTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.