Director, Bus Fleet & Facilities Infrastructure

Salary : $164,907.00 - $247,361.00 Annually
Location : San Carlos, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00119
Division: Bus Operations
Opening Date: 08/09/2024
Closing Date: 10/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
General
The Director, Bus Fleet & Facilities Infrastructure oversees the delivery of major bus fleet and facilities infrastructure projects for SamTrans. The projects include design and construction of zero emission infrastructure (battery electric bus (BEB) charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) infrastructure) for SamTrans's revenue and non-revenue fleet of nearly 400 vehicles, sea level rise and flood mitigation structures, bus administration, transportation, and maintenance buildings, and other structures at SamTrans' North Base and South Base Maintenance Facilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 6, 2024 (1st Cutoff September 1, 2024)
Essential Functions & Duties
Examples of Essential Functions:

• Oversee performance of and provide technical and management guidance to project management personnel responsible for delivery of SamTrans infrastructure projects. Responsibilities of project management personnel include:
  1. Managing general engineering and architecture consultants that develop design documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, and schedules for construction projects.
  2. Directing construction management teams that manage construction contracts on SamTrans' behalf to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  3. Managing coordination and communications with project stakeholders.
• Oversee management of the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of infrastructure projects from initiation to closeout to ensure compliance with safety, budgetary, and schedule requirements.
• Oversee management of the design, procurement, construction, testing, and systems integration phases of infrastructure projects.
• Make presentations at SamTrans Board meetings and other public meetings about the infrastructure projects.
• Provide support for federal and state grant applications for funding of SamTrans infrastructure projects.
• Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders. Obtain input, collaborate, build consensus, and resolve issues if needed.
• Manage administrative, consultant, and professional level staff. Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Brief Executive Management and the Board on the status, progress, and requirements of SamTrans infrastructure projects.
• Provide direction and guidance to agency and consultant staff responsible for managing infrastructure projects.
• Provide direction and guidance to contract administration and project controls staff.
• Evaluate and recommend project delivery methods for infrastructure projects.
• Support development of contract solicitations.
• Oversee Consultants and Construction Management Staff during construction.
• Oversee handover of completed Project to systems integration and operations staff.
• Investigate, evaluate, and resolve project issues.
• Identify root cause of issues. Determine and present appropriate solutions.
• Review cost estimates, monitor project schedules and budgets, and monitor work in progress.
• Lead design and construction contract negotiations.
• Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related fields.
• At least seven (7) years of full-time professional project management experience on Zero Emission, Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering infrastructure projects.
• At least seven (7) years of capital project experience.
• At least three (3) years of full-time professional level management experience within the design and construction field (Public Agency Preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a current California Professional Engineer's License.
• Design and construction management experience in public agency capital projects.
• Experience managing external contracts and contractors.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Possess a California driver's license with a safe driving record.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:
Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.5 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County's professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $4,000.

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.
01
Do you have more than seven years of full-time professional project management experience on Zero Emission, Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Transportation Engineering infrastructure projects?

• No, I have about 7 years of experience.
• I have more than 10 years of experience.
• I have more than 15 years of experience.

02
Have you previously overseen the design, procurement, and construction phases of infrastructure projects within a public agency?

• Yes
• No

03
Have you managed external contracts and construction management teams responsible for major infrastructure projects?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience making presentations to boards or at public meetings regarding the status and progress of infrastructure projects?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you led a team in managing the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of infrastructure projects from initiation to closeout?

• Yes
• No

Required Question