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About the Engineering Group Manager - Facility
The Engineering Group Manager – Facility position reports to the Deputy Director for Transit and Facility Engineering, and manages a diverse, talented team of seasoned staff. This team is well-versed in the delivery of capital projects in the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority operation and maintenance responsibility. This position is responsible for directing and leading collaboration on master planning, design development (including technical analysis in support of preliminary engineering and final design), construction management and close out, overall program/project management (including scopes, costs, schedules and quality of work), management of staff resources (both VTA and consultant), and coordination with project stakeholders within VTA and the community.
Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is seeking a strategic, motivated, and flexible leader to lead its Transit and Facility Capital Program. This individual will need experience in leading the delivery of capital improvements for transit and related facility projects. These projects will include rehabilitation and upgrades to on route light rail and bus infrastructure and improvements, and state of good repair work at operating and maintenance yards.
An ideal candidate will exhibit exceptional people skills, including the ability to work with the already existing capable team of engineers and support staff, who are charged with managing phases of work from the planning phase through the close of projects. Superior collaboration and communication skills while working with VTA divisions and stakeholders are crucial for this position. The ability to maintain and to build upon the existing relationships between VTA divisions will be critical for the continued success of the Program.
The position will be responsible for budgeting, staffing and communication of items going to the VTA Board of Directors (Board), and requires the ideal candidate to possess superior written and verbal communication skills. The position will be responsible for the reviewing and developing of Board memos, as well as the presentation of the items at committee and Board meetings.
Working knowledge of facility master planning is required, and knowledge of operations and maintenance for active bus and light rail yards is preferred. Proper administration of engineering and construction for capital projects is essential for this position. Other required technical working knowledge includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- Local regulations regarding transportation and facility design, construction, financing, real estate, and environmental requirements and practices of public works management and administration
- Sustainable practices related to the delivery of capital programs/projects, and diversity, inclusion and equity related programs related to the delivery of capital programs/projects.
If you have a strong affinity and passion for delivering local transit and facility improvements within the environment of a dynamic agency, we encourage you to apply. Please consider joining us to take your career to another level at one of the largest programs charged for improving our local transit system! Your leadership will make a significant impact on the future of transportation in our community.
Benefits
What’s in it for You?
Work/Life Balance: 40-hour work weeks, and a option of a flexible/hybrid remote schedule.
Health: VTA participates in a CalPERS-sponsored medical plan with VTA contribution to employee and dependent premium health insurance premiums. Employees pay a monthly contribution of any amount in excess of the Kaiser Bay Area Family rate.
Flex Spending Account: $300 employer-funded Health FSA for eligible employees
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Leave: 17 days of vacation (accrued), 80 Hours of sick time (accrued), 12 paid holidays per year, and 1 floating holiday per year.
Retirement:
- Participation in CalPERS
Classic Members: 2%@55
PEPRA Members: 2%@62
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (voluntary)
457 pre-tax
457 Roth
Self-directed brokerage account option for qualifying employees
- Retiree medical coverage for eligible employees with VTA contributions to the retiree’s medical premium
Additional perks:
- All active full-time employees and their eligible dependents are eligible for transit passes for use over VTA lines, including VTA Paratransit services.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to each employee, eligible dependent, and household member, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Fund
- Wellness Programs
As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services.
For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward
Special Instructions
Applications are only accepted on the VTA website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vtasantaclara?