Director, Project Delivery

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the management and delivery of transportation capital projects through environmental clearance, design, and construction/ implementation. 
• Direct technical assistance efforts provided to local jurisdictions for SMCTA funded projects.  
• Monitor and track project delivery status and provide guidance and direction to Project Managers to resolve project issues. 
• Develop and maintain capital project delivery best practices, processes and procedures.
• Provide staff support to the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority (SMCEL-JPA) related to capital program development of the US 101 Express Lanes in San Mateo County.
• Establish relationships and direct coordination and collaboration with stakeholders, including but not limited to local jurisdictions, the California Department of Transportation, the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
• Act as a member of Change Management Boards and represent the SMCTA on technical advisory committees overseeing the development or construction of large transportation projects funded by the SMCTA, such as Caltrain grade separations.
• Provide technical support on SMCTA-led planning and policy efforts, collaborating on grant/funding strategies, and developing multi-modal projects.  
• Supervise staff.  Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO and affirmative action policies and procedures are followed. Coordinate staff training and professional development, establish performance objectives, monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Example of Duties

• Develop scopes of work and associated cost and schedule estimates for a wide variety of project development deliverables (.e.g., project initiation documents, environmental studies, design plans, and construction administration)
• Prepare, negotiate, and execute consultant contracts and cooperative agreements with external agencies.
• Oversee project controls activities, including  developing progress reports for capital projects.
• Represent SMCTAin coordination meetings with Caltrans and local jurisdictions.
• Evaluate job performance of staff, including professional development through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Chief Officer, Transportation Authority, who establishes goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance.