Director, Program Management (Infrastructure Projects)

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The Director Program Management provides support for development of project budgets and schedules to meet Agency objectives and sets up the systems to monitor and report on project implementation. Collaborates with a cross-functional team to shape Agency contracts, and support change management. Project portfolio comprises infrastructure projects of varying size, technical complexity and scale, implementing state of good repair, modernization, and enhancement for rail infrastructure, internal and public facilities, stations, elevators, bus stops, sidewalks, parking facilities, and roadway improvements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL:

• Collaborate with Agency staff to understand the need driving an infrastructure project, and arrange to document various alternatives considered, and the option selected.

• Collaborate with affected Agency staff to review and oversee development of scopes of work, project budgets and schedules, for submittal into the Agency funding processes and external grant requests.

• Collaborate with affected Agency staff to review resources needed to provide engineering, safety assurance, administrative/management, professional services, construction oversight, and operational adjustments for projects, and develop strategies to adequately staff projects. 
• Oversee Support Consultant performance, contracts and Project Controls Staff.

• Oversee budget and schedule adherence, and systems to evaluate earned value.  Develop and execute comprehensive project controls strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support external procurement processes going smoothly.  Develop and execute comprehensive strategies to address the concerns of other departments and stake holders.

• Ensure conditions associated with grant funding are met. 

• Monitor and report key project performance metrics.

• Develop systems to share project status and portfolio information with other departments and external interested parties. 

• Oversee preparation of before and after studies to assess if project objectives were met.

• Maintain accurate program and project documentation, utilizing established document control systems.

• Share Agency’s upcoming projects in industry forums of consultant / contractor groups.

• Monitor project portfolio performance, using metrics and qualitative information, and proactively work to resolve issues.

• Maintain reporting capabilities related to various aspects of Project delivery.

• Serve as a member of Capital Programs leadership team.  This entails understanding the Agency level issues and the Department and providing any needed downstream support.

• Identify and implement improvements in processes, and tools to enhance process efficiency.

• Oversee training and staff development programs for project controls staff.

• Set clear goals, provide performance feedback, and facilitate professional development opportunities.

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with other departments and stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and organizational policies.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing the work.

OTHER:

All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction, Project Management, Public Administration or a related field. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred
• A minimal of 10 years of progressive experience in the planning, development, and execution of infrastructure projects.
• A minimal of 5 years of experience of project controls aspects such as budgeting, scheduling, and determining earned value.
• Excellent reading skills to understand complex matters.
• Ability to synthesize from diverse sources and viewpoints.
• Clear and concise writing and presentation skills. 

Or:
 

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CAREER MAP:

Pay Range:

$141,115.00 - $199,326.25 Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.