Project Manager

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

System Safety

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2022 current employee cost $157.35 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

Minimum $120,596.000 - Maximum $182,703.000 (Non-Rep Band-9)

January 28, 2022

February 11, 2022

Manager of Engineering Safety

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

The candidate selected for this Project Manager position will be responsible for the planning, developing, implementing, and managing of safety and security certification program for the District’s capital projects/modifications.

The incumbent will be responsible for the Transbay Corridor Core Capacity Program’s (TCCCP) Safety and Security Certification Plan (SSCP), required by California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and Safety Security Management Program (SSMP), required by Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and as well as providing liaison to the CPUC and FTA staff and representing the BART System Safety Department. Incumbent will also serve as a subject matter expert, providing support and expertise on safety engineering and Safety Management System (SMS) issues for current and future extension projects such as Link21 and other projects.

Other responsibilities include coordination with other divisions, inter-departments, and external agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Safety Engineering Manager and Chief Safety Officer; and performs related duties as assigned.

1. Manages and administers the District’s professional services agreements and construction contracts; ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget, and troubleshoots and resolves complex challenges in all aspects of project closeout.

2. Provides recommendations for action and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures in assigned project areas.

3. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned District and contract staff; manages and directs the work of contract consultants.

4. Directs or participates in the preparation and review of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates; ensures specifications and contract requirements comply with District standards and policies.

5. Identifies equipment or systems needs on assigned projects; evaluates functional requirements; reviews vendor and manufacturer design and specifications on project equipment and materials; coordinates equipment procurement and testing activities; oversees equipment installation.

6. Oversees contractor and consultant contracts; develops scope of work; prepares request for proposal; reviews proposals and makes recommendation on selection; assists in contract negotiation and preparation; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

7. Tracks and evaluates future project technical needs, and coordinates capital funding challenges and improvements.

8. Serves as the project liaison with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves project issues.

9. Provides responsible staff assistance for higher level management staff on projects and related matters. Prepares and presents reports.

10. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five (5) of (full-time) professional verifiable experience in construction management, engineering project management or related experience.

Substitution:

Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Environmental Conditions:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; field environment; travel from site to site.

Physical Conditions:

May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; Must possess sufficient physical mobility to inspect construction in progress or review other projects.

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.