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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

5212-Engineer/Architect Principal

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Engineer Principal (Deputy Director of Construction Management) - Streets Division, CP&C - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (5212)

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.The announcement has been reposted to accept additional applications. Applicants are encouraged to apply before 2/12/2024 as this recruitment may close anytime. Candidates who have previously applied from 4/12/2023 - 5/24/2023 do not need to re-apply.The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is the City and County of San Francisco department responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the city. We serve San Francisco by creating transportation options that are constant, practical, and everywhere; we connect people with their community to enhance the economy, environment, and quality of life.The mission of the Capital Programs & Construction Division (Division) is to improve the City’s transportation infrastructure by managing and delivering quality capital improvements that meet the City’s needs and long-term objectives. Our vision is to be recognized as the best project delivery division in the City that formulates effective and efficient work scopes; and delivers projects on time and within budget.APPOINTMENT TYPE:

Permanent-Exempt, Full Time not to exceed three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.Application Opening:

Friday, January 12, 2024Application Deadline to Apply:

March 1, 2024Recruitment ID:

PEX-5212-133520Please Note:

A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application.Division:

StreetsSection/Unit:

Capital Programs and Construction, Construction ManagementLocation(s):

1 South Van Ness, 3rd floor, San Francisco, CAWork Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (nights and weekends as needed)POSITION DESCRIPTION:SFMTA Capital Programs and Construction Division is seeking a qualified, motivated, and progressive leader to serve as a Division Deputy Director of Construction Management. With the guidance and direction of the Division Director, the Deputy Director functions at the senior level of Division leadership and is responsible for leading the Construction Management Section.Responsibilities of the Position:Develops, directs, and manages construction management best practices and policies.Directs and coordinates construction management teams.Coordinates with the Deputy of Engineering and Deputy of Program Delivery to meet the support needs in delivering construction projects.Manages, reviews, and monitors construction budgets to ensure that there are sufficient resources to complete construction projects and meet the approved project scope, schedule, and budget.Establishes and evaluates goals and objectives, assigns priorities, monitors progress, and uses effective work plans and methods to achieve goals and objectives.Evaluates the performance of the construction management teams and initiates changes in structure, policies, and procedures when needed to increase efficiency, quality, and effectiveness in meeting the agency’s needs.Supervises subordinate personnel, completes performance appraisals, and participates in the disciplinary process when necessary.Develops and oversees construction management and inspection training programs for track and transit projects.Supports the CP&C Director in presenting construction projects to stakeholders, the Board of Supervisors, and the Mayor’s Office.Develops, organizes, and manages construction safety management programs. Enforces safety requirements and practices on agency construction projects.Nature of Work:

Driving and/or extensive night or weekend work may be required. This position has a rotating schedule that requires working weekends and nights on an as-needed basis. Additionally, working in confined spaces, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, traveling, and exposure to noise, fumes, and inclement weather is required on an as-needed basis. It is important for the applicants to be aware of and understand this requirement in order to properly fulfill their duties in the role.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in construction management of track and facility rehabilitation projects.California registration as a professional engineer or architect.Experience managing a team of more than five technical employees.Experience managing transit/transportation capital construction projects of at least $100M per year.Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:Nine (9) years verifiable professional engineering work experience, of which six (6) years must be as a licensed professional engineer. Two (2) of the nine (9) years must be equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco class 5211 Senior Engineer;

ANDPossession of a current Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.Substitutions for Engineering Specialties:A Master’s Degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of work experience.A PhD in Engineering may substitute for two years of work experience.Notes:Most positions require a valid California Driver's License.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications at the time of filing date unless otherwise noted.What else should I know?

Verification:Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.Selection Process:Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.For questions or inquiries, please contact: Yvonne Lee, Senior Human Resources Analyst at Yvonne.Lee@sfmta.com.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.

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