Overview

$132,311 – $205,082

PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Director, Design will provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day management of the Engineering Design Department. The Director will lead a team of staff, consultants, and contractors in successfully delivering various design projects. This position will manage the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program, a multi-year program to increase the capacity of the regional rail system by designing key infrastructure, such as double track, station platforms, grade crossing improvements, signal respacing, and maintenance facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job description is not part of a job series.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
• Receive general oversight from Executive level roles.
• Responsible for managing and monitoring work performance of a division or department.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
• Direct the Authority’s infrastructure design and engineering functions and lead the implementation of the SCORE program.
• Proactively lead and oversee the management of scope, schedule, budget, functional quality, and risk mitigation during the design phase of railroad infrastructure projects.
• Lead the development and maintenance of railroad engineering standards, specifications and processes: provide oversight of internal and external design plans and specifications for compliance with railroad requirements.
• Act as railroad engineering subject matter expert with internal and external clients.
• Direct staff and oversee the management of contractors and consultants. Establish training needs and ensure objectives and expectations are met, along with compliance of policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish organizational objectives in support of the delivery of capital projects to facilitate timely project progress and compliance with financial and contractual requirements.
• Report regularly on SCORE Program status to the Executive Leadership Team, Member Agencies, Board of Directors, and funding partners.
• Participate in various cross-functional committees to address overall organizational strategies and goals.
• Assist with managing grant funding requirements; work with internal staff on funding allocation requests; manage grant scope, budget, expirations, and invoicing to ensure timely reimbursement and project close-out.
• Oversee the management of key railroad documents, including track charts, composite maps, and as-built drawings.
• Develop and lead execution of agreements with 3rd parties for support of capital projects.
• Direct the preparation, processing, and present all Board of Director staff reports related to departmental objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and progressively increasing experience in engineering or construction. Experience must include at least four (4) years of program management of complex engineering or construction projects and four (4) years of experience managing the work of staff and/or consultants.
• A minimum five (5) years’ design or construction experience with a Commuter/Passenger or Class 1 Freight Railroad or as a consultant or contractor working on long-term assignments involving Commuter/Passenger or Class 1 Freight Railroad Projects.
• Proven capability and direct experience managing multiple complex projects over $50M, including overall responsibility for quality, schedule, and budget.
• California Professional Engineers License preferred.
• A combination of training, with a minimum of an Associate Degree and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience.
• Valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than 3 moving violations and no DUI’s within the last 3 years.