Sound TransitProject Manager - Light Rail Segment Sound Transit plans, builds, and operates express bus, light rail and commuter train services. We serve the urban areas of King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. We are changing the way the region moves; we are looking for employees who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment and have passion for their work. Sound Transit offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to make a positive impact on the environment and quality of life.
Sound Transit has a new opportunity for a Project Manager to coordinate and manage activities in the development of our light rail system across the Puget Sound Region. Under the direction of the Light Rail Development Manager, this position supports the management of the planning and design phases of a future extension of Link light rail. Responsibilities include assisting in the management of a project team comprised of agency and consultant staff and coordinating with external stakeholders. Specific duties include monitoring scope, schedule and budget; overseeing technical work; communicating with the project team, other agency departments, the Sound Transit Board and external partners; negotiating third party agreements, and other activities associated with light rail project development.
Sound Transit currently has 3 openings for this position.Two positions will be focused on north corridor light rail development and one on south corridor light rail development. Candidate suitability for the positions will be determined through the interview process.Essential functions:• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
• Develops and provides information to the Sound Transit Board; develops written and visual presentation materials as requested; provides briefings and presentations to Board members on light rail project development topics, including engineering, environmental impact, inter-Agency coordination, and community outreach issues.
• Coordinates Engineering Activities; directs consultant engineering activities for assigned segments/projects; reviews and comments on consultant submittals of plans and reports and manages the communication and coordination of engineering work activities among Agency technical staff and consultant team leader; participates in development of scope of work for large consultant contracts.
• Assists in managing preparation of environmental documentation; assists the Environmental Affairs and Sustainability Division by reviewing and commenting on environmental documents; comments on proposed approaches to completing the environmental documentation; and ensures engineering activities are coordinated with environmental documents.
• Communicates with project stakeholders including the general public, neighborhood groups, businesses, property owners, and other community members to keep them informed about the status of the project; serves as primary technical contact and responds to requests for information from other agencies and the general public; participates in community outreach and education activities such as writing and/or reviewing written and website materials and participating in public and one-on-one meetings and information booths; and prepares and make presentations to a variety of highly organized, volatile stakeholder groups.
• Coordinates with staff of Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), King County, and other local jurisdictions throughout the project development to define and evaluate alignment and station options; participates in the interagency work team; interacts, shares knowledge, negotiates issues, and develops collaborative relationships; prepares and makes presentations to City Councils and other jurisdictions; and develops and negotiates interagency agreements including budgets to accomplish project development.
• Manages Sound Transit involvement in outside review panels providing an independent review of project elements; develops scope of work and schedule, prepares presentations and responses; and manages consultant work.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities and budgets for assigned projects, services, and functional area within the Division; and makes recommendations and forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provides support to the Division on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
Desired Skills and ExperienceEducation and Experience:Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, urban planning, transportation, public policy, public administration, or closely related field and five years of public transit related experience in project management, development of intergovernmental agreements, transportation planning, engineering or closely related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Quick summary of benefits:• Platinum-level medical, vision, and dental benefits at no monthly cost to employees
• 7 weeks of paid time off per year (vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays)
• Agency retirement plan contribution of 12% of an employee’s salary per year
• Free ORCA pass
• On-site gym
• Discounts through Dell, Microsoft, ZipCar, and AT&T
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Tuition reimbursement of $5,000
• A real work-life balance
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www.soundtransit.org/About-Sound-Transit/JobsAbout this companyWith more than a million new Puget Sound residents expected by 2040, the need for efficient transportation is only growing. For nearly two decades, we’ve been transforming the way the region moves by planning, building and operating regional transit. Sound Transit trains and buses enable people to travel easily and affordably to work, home, school and play. Our transit services provided more than 31 million rides in 2014. And we’re expanding.
We’re expanding express bus and commuter rail service and building 30 miles of light rail to form a 50-mile regional system by 2023. We’re also expanding our team of innovative, technical and creative professionals who are driven to make a difference. Career opportunities include IT, finance, construction management and engineering positions.
