At TriMet, our mission is to connect people with mobility options that are safe, convenient, reliable, accessible, and welcoming for all. We are seeking a strategic, visionary, and operational leader for our Capital Project Delivery division within the newly established Strategy and Planning Office. As the Executive Director of Capital Project Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of public transit in the Portland-Metro Region. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee the delivery of a growing number of state of good repair and major capital projects for highly complex, multi-modal transportation services, while developing capacity and processes that enable results.
We’re looking for a values-oriented, collaborative leader who will help lead the agency in focusing on critical state of good repair needs to restore and sustain our system while making necessary and innovative improvements and enhancements to existing systems and facilities. The successful candidate will direct, deliver, evaluate, and continuously improve the effectiveness of project development, design, engineering, and construction program management systems, processes, policies, standards, and practices.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
•Successful planning and delivery of critical Agency projects, both new construction and state of good repair.
•Understanding and optimizing organizational structure and design to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness with the public’s dollars.
•Comfort with navigating changing landscapes and ambiguity, coupled with the ability to make tough, impactful business decisions.
•Influencing and aligning various stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, consultants, and governmental partners, to further the agency’s priorities and objectives.
•Being a trusted and respected leader who supports and drives the success of your team, embodying and promoting agency values at all levels.
For our part, we’ll provide a talented and dedicated team, a long history of successful and award-winning projects, a human-friendly work environment, supportive and collaborative leadership, and plenty of opportunities to learn, grow and thrive (not to mention a very competitive salary and benefit package). Here’s your chance to build the infrastructure that will carry the Portland area into the future. We invite you to join TriMet’s industry-leading team and help keep our community moving!
Why Portland?
Portland stands out with its vibrant community, lush green spaces, and a commitment to sustainability, and is known for its friendly neighborhoods, famous culinary scene, and ample cultural attractions and events. Surrounded on all sides by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, you will also find an abundance of outdoor activities from hiking and winter sports in the Cascade Mountains, touring world class wine regions in the Willamette Valley, to walking along Pacific Coast beaches, all within a short drive.
Must have the ability to work any days, hours, or shifts as required and be available as needed to respond to emergencies as it relates to Capital Project Delivery.
Ensure a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance through effective leadership, training, role modeling and implementing practices that demonstrate safety is a fundamental value and a priority in all aspects of work.
Serve as a good steward of TriMet by regularly utilizing our transit system to maintain a strong and current understanding of customers’ experiences and of TriMet’s product and service offerings.
Forbes Magazine recently ranked TriMet as one of the top five places to work in Oregon! TriMet is ranked the number one Oregon-based employer in the state, as well as the top “Transportation and Logistics” employer in the state.