Nationwide, Job Title Sr. Property Manager Job Description Summary Responsible for the management of the Property Management staff as well as to oversee a significant portfolio or property and to serve as a point person on third-party relationships Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ⢠Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional responsibility for property management business ⢠Provide overall property management leadership through the development and interpretation of policies and programs, coordination of information flow and property management strategy ⢠Provide direction and leadership to Property Management staff, promoting reasonable career paths associated with property management professionals ⢠Track budget variances and ensure smooth recovery process ⢠Oversee the billing process including payment of invoices and disbursement of funds ⢠Monitor cash flow and cash requirements in conjunction with Property Manager to ensure efficient use of cash ⢠Oversee preparation of reports, annual budget, and other documents for owner in accordance with the management agreement ⢠Support prompt collection of management fees and reimbursements to overhead ⢠Maintain interface with third-party owners, ensuring total contract compliance, and accurate and timely reporting ⢠Resolve tenant relations issues to ensure their satisfaction ⢠Perform regular property inspections with staff ⢠Oversee construction projects with Construction Manager, including approving construction contract and invoices ⢠Ensure compliance with Property Management Policies and Procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives KEY COMPETENCIES 1. Communication Proficiency (oral and written) 2. Customer Focus 3. Problem Solving/Analysis 4. Leadership Skills 5. Teamwork Orientation 6. Time Management Skills 7. Financial Acumen IMPORTANT EDUCATION ⢠Bachelorâ™s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline preferred IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE ⢠5+ years of real estate property management or related experience ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS ⢠CPM, RPA, or CSM designation ⢠Possess real estate license ⢠Strong knowledge of finance and building operations ⢠Proven experience in management, evaluation, development, and motivation of subordinates ⢠Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, including both employees and vendors ⢠Previous experience in analyzing and negotiating commercial lease and/or contract language ⢠Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. 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If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield sâ™engage à respecter lâ™Ã©quité en matière dâ™emploi. Notre objectif est dâ™offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt dâ™obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne handicapée et que vous avez besoin de recevoir lâ™offre dâ™emploi dans un autre format ou dâ™accéder à toute autre mesure dâ™adaptation au cours du processus dâ™embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel à canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.
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Arlington, Virginia, Assists in ensuring the on-time and on-budget completion of assigned construction and new development projects by managing the construction, manpower, financial, and safety, and reporting activities associated with the projects. JOB DESCRIPTION Our company is seeking a skilled and motivated Finish Superintendent to join our team. As a Finish Superintendent, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the final stages of construction projects. Your attention to detail, leadership abilities, and commitment to quality will contribute to the successful completion of our projects. Responsibilities: Safety First: Maintain a safety-first culture at all times. Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality craftsmanship throughout the finishing phase. Subcontractor Coordination: Schedule and interact with finishing trades such as drywall and cabinetry subcontractors. Collaboration: Work closely with the Superintendent to provide project updates, attend meetings, manage scheduling, and ensure quality control. What we are looking for: Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and highlight imperfections during inspections so they can be rectified. Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal abilities. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management abilities, with the capacity to motivate and lead by example. Safety Focus: Guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget. Construction Experience: Experience with a general contractor, subcontractor or homebuilder is preferred, but not required. We will consider candidates from a variety of backgrounds including service, maintenance, facilities, laborers and graduates. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional results and thrive in a dynamic construction environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! #LI-KM2 Compensation is based on geographic location and individual pay decisions will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for an annual performance bonus that is based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, may be eligible for a discretionary weekly, monthly and/or quarterly bonus based on budget. Greystar seeks to attract, recruit, advance and retain top talent. Greystar's compensation strategy is tailored to appropriately reward the skillset and experience that a team member will bring to the organization. Robust Benefits Offered for Full-time Team Members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life 401(k) with Company Match (eligibility required) Short-term & Long-term Disability Critical Illness/Accident/Hospital Indemnity Plans Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off: Time off benefits include vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time and parental leave For Union and Prevailing Wage roles compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority. Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Fairfax, VA, Virginia, Department: Facilities Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk) Location: Fairfax, VA Workplace Type: On Site Required Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes About the Department: George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff. About the Position: Start a new career as a State employee of Virginia. We've got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done. Great benefits for you... Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break ( please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval); Tuition exemption and professional development; Commuter Choice Transit Benefit; Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more! For you and your family... Health/dental/vision benefits; and Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply). Here's what the job looks like... The Director of Program Management is primarily responsible for and oversees the planning, design, execution of construction, close-out, and turnover to Facilities Maintenance for Capital, Non-Capital, and Maintenance projects for the University. This position works with the Planning and Design staff and customers to determine prioritization, timeline, scope, and budget of Capital, Non-Capital, and Maintenance projects; supervises multi-disciplinary project teams during design, construction, maintenance and/or renovation phases of assigned projects; and works with the Director of Contracts and Capital Finance in the procurement of all professional and non-professional services. The Director of Program Management reports to the AVP, Planning, Design & Construction, and will work with customers, staff, and other Facilities departments, particularly with Planning and Design, Contracts, Capital Finance, and Facilities Management during the course of approved projects. Responsibilities: Oversees Capital and Non-Capital programs to include architecture and engineering, design standards, document and constructability quality review, permit submissions, scheduling and budget tracking to include both expenses and available funding; Oversees execution of furnishing and equipment plans and programs as related to Capital and Non-Capital projects; Serves as interface to customers in regards to capital, non-capital, and maintenance projects during design and construction. These projects total well over $100,000,000; Manages teams and processes so that all capital, non-capital, and maintenance projects remain within scope, schedule, and budget; Ensures, as applicable, defined end-user requirements are incorporated into the project; Identifies areas of potential pitfalls and notifies/updates senior level staff as required; Manages teams to include Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Inspectors, and others associated with projects; In coordination with the Director of Contracts and Capital Finance, oversees procurement of professional and non-professional services contracts; Provides administrative oversight for all such contracts including the review of project scope definitions, initial awards, and change orders; and Responsible for setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with the university's plans and vision and communicate them to subordinates; organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks; monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching; receiving complaints and resolving problems; maintaining timekeeping and personnel records; passing on information from upper management to employees and vice versa; preparing and submitting performance evaluations; deciding on rewards and promotions based on performance; hiring and training new employees; and ensuring adherence to legal and University policies and procedures and undertaking disciplinary actions if the need arises. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; Significant years of progressive experience in managing large-scale design and construction programs with higher education experience a plus; Experience leading and managing a diverse workforce; Project Management experience with large scale projects for institutional clients including institutions of higher learning; Experience with the Bureau of Capital Outlay Management procedures; Experience working with end users and internal customers on the delivery of construction projects; Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing professional and non-professional service contracts; Broad based engineering and architectural knowledge as related to design and construction; Excellent managerial and leadership skills; Contract negotiation skills to include initial award and change orders; Business process work flow improvement skills; Design and Construction Management experience and skills; Excellent communication to include oral/written and presentation skills; Excellent computer skills to include MS Office software, project scheduling and project management software; Ability to form and lead multi-disciplinary teams in the areas of design and construction; Ability to deliver projects that meet client quality expectations on time and on budget; Ability to analyze complex financial data and present such analysis to decision makers of all levels; Ability to work collaboratively with peers as part of a larger team and organization; and Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or the ability to transfer an out of state registration to the Commonwealth within one year of employment. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related field; and Progressive experience in managing large-scale design and construction programs with higher education. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Director Program Management at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume. Posting Open Date: June 5, 2024 For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 19, 2024 Open Until Filled?: Yes
New York, New York, If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position. Job: Senior Project Manager Job Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Capital Projects, assist in the planning, management, and coordination of the capital program. Projects may include large multi-year capital efforts requiring support from multiple consultants, as well as multiple small projects as assigned. Job Description: Duties & Responsibilities: Project Management: At any given time, an incumbent will be assigned to multiple projects that could range from small to large that will include a subset of these duties. Design Management: Assist in the development and establishment of project scope, space planning, budget and schedule while ensuring design is completed within the established parameters. Manage the design phase of capital projects, including organizing and supervising competitive selection of architects and other consultants as required. Coordinate consultant and stakeholder meetings and activities to ensure that institutional goals as well as regulatory requirements are met. Manage value engineering and/or scope reduction activities to ensure budget compliance. Construction Management: Manage all duties as necessary for the completion of construction on time and within budget, including conducting meetings, construction observation, and performing a wide variety of problem resolution activities. Manage all contractors, consultants, and vendors associated with construction. Ensure quality control/assurance. Manage and coordinate all construction activities with existing protocols and constraints imposed by campus, neighborhood, or city operations. Manage and maintain project budget and schedules, including review of change orders and cost controls including negotiations and dispute resolution. People Management: Directly manage the team of internal and external project managers. Acceptance: Perform and coordinate all activities as necessary to ensure appropriate final project acceptance such as punchlist, contract compliance, project turnover including record compliance, and receipt of closeout deliverables and delivery to operations and facilities staff. Ensure timely closeout of all contracts and financial processes such as purchase orders and invoices and day 2 activities. Perform duties as assigned that may affect the Capital Program and not be related to a specific project. Planning & Departmental Management: Assist in the management, coordination, and synthesis of various studies to assess the physical and programmatic space needs of the campus. Help to establish an ongoing capital plan and priorities for the department. Responsibilities may include management of and coordination with outside Project Managers and Owner's Representatives as required. Administration: Perform administrative tasks related to the planning and management of Capital Projects such as writing scopes of work, facilitating permitting and filings, evaluating proposals, negotiating fees, providing clarifications, developing schedules and workplans, maintaining budgets and cost reports, reviewing invoices, projecting cashflow/expenditures, establishing standard processes and protocols, implementing corrective action, or any other administrative activities that may be necessary for the successful fulfillment of services. Communications/Collaboration: Perform frequent and robust communications related to project activities. Utilize a variety of communications tools and methods to ensure full distribution of information. Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders as necessary to ensure a cooperative and positive project experience for all parties to the greatest extent possible. Skills, Qualifications & Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong computer skills, including the ability to learn new software as necessary. Ability to fully utilize email, electronic calendars, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, project management software, Adobe programs, Bluebeam and/or other graphic software a plus. Working knowledge of relevant New York City regulatory requirements. Strong financial and contract management skills. Ability to negotiate. Strong working knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, and sustainable design. Detail-oriented. Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver work on assigned schedules. Skilled in communicating information to a diverse set of constituencies in a collegial environment. Must demonstrate integrity and sound judgment, leadership and communication skills. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels in a demanding environment. Demonstrated ability to act decisively and independently to resolve complex issues. Must excel in managing and communicating with vendors and contractors in the field. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the campus community, city officials, other government agencies, and the general public. The ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and diplomacy at all times, sustain the highest level of professionalism, and be customer-service driven and flexible in attitude. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture; or equivalent combination of experience and expertise. Minimum 5 years of relevant project management experience. Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of capital project management from an owner's perspective. Experience working in higher education or with similar complex institutions. Experience with management of infrastructure projects, including mechanical, electrical, fire protection, security, facade, and roofing. Physical Requirements: Ability to access, including climbing ladders, any portion of a construction/facility site to survey, assess conditions and perform inspections of existing conditions. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Company: Barnard College Time Type: Full time
Chicago, IL, Gary Lee Partners is searching for a talented and enthusiastic interior designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Working closely within a dedicated Project Team, as well as firm leadership. The interior designer will support all stages of a project’s life cycle, design through construction administration.
The ideal candidate for this role is responsible for parts of a project with parameters set by others. The ability to interface with clients with oversight by others and the understanding of all project phases with key tasks such as programming, space planning, conceptual design, construction documentation, FF+E selection and specification. This position also directs and mentors interns on project teams.
Successful involvement in projects from start to finish across our most important verticals: workplace and residential, with increased client communication is crucial as is the ability to carry-out and track project deliverables and provide feedback to partners onsite.
Project tasks and responsibilities may include:
Develop Test Fit plans
Generate Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD) documents and prepare presentation materials for project Director and team review.
Furniture research and selection
Generate and coordinate as required Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF+E) resources, procurement and installation processes
Prepare Scope, Bid and Construction Documents; develop technical data and insert into documents; complete red line pick-ups with attention to technical detail and accuracy.
Review shop drawings and submittal during Construction Contract Administration
Provide site observation and documentation of Construction Punchlist for General Contractor (GC)
Provide site observation and documentation of Furniture Punchlist for furniture dealer/installer.
Participate in client and/or project meetings and Prepare meeting minutes for Project Director review
Regularly participate in vendor meetings and industry Shows consistent growth in external relationships and a desire to promote Gary Lee Partners in the marketplace. Shows signs of developing significant client relationships.
Involved in constructing client proposals, presentations and
Coordinates vendor Provides feedback to interns on performance in a timely manner.
Proactive communication with supervisors regarding workload and
The ideal candidate possesses:
Meticulous attention to detail and client service-oriented attitude
A team-oriented mentality with the ability to work independently
Foresight to know when to ask for direction, clarification or help
Ability to work with different personalities and work styles positively and collaboratively
Required qualifications:
A professional degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or similar discipline
Approximately 3- 5 years of related professional experience working in an interior design studio or architecture firm with emphasis on interior design
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
Gary Lee Partners is an MBE certified firm in the city of Chicago, whose diverse staff hails from all walks of life, from coast to coast, and abroad. The diversity in our projects is the product of unique people with different personalities, work styles, and creative approaches. We believe in empowering our designers to take responsibility for their projects and grow within the firm as future leaders. As part of this initiative, we encourage our employees to become members of professional associations, such as AIA, IIDA, CoreNet, and SMPS.
Seattle, Washington, Sound Transit Executive Director – Capital Program Delivery
Sound Transit is seeking two highly qualified and experienced Executive Directors with extensive experience delivering mega capital programs and projects. Because of the magnitude of Sound Transit’s system expansion program, there may be two or more Executive Directors.
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing teams tasked with delivering mega capital projects. The Executive Director will lead the 1) development and definition of the staffing structure and 2) resources needed to support successful delivery of the system expansion program. The role will oversee all aspects of capital delivery, including Planning, Budgeting, Project Development, Preliminary and Final Designs, Engineering, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Project Controls, and Project Reporting to lead the assigned mega capital project portfolio.
The Executive Director will report directly to the Sound Transit Deputy CEO for Mega Capital Project Delivery and will serve as the lead technical staff liaison to the Sound Transit Board of Directors as well as the System Expansion Committee regarding the status and progress of the assigned system expansion projects.
Sound Transit has an annual capital and operating budget of $3 billion and is in the process of delivering one of the largest transit expansion programs in the country. Voters in the greater Seattle region approved three-system expansion plans defined in the ballot initiatives known as Sound Move (1996), Sound Transit 2 (ST2 in 2008), and Sound Transit 3 (ST3 in 2016). These programs authorize ongoing funding for the design, construction, and operations of a fully integrated network of Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Commuter Express Bus systems which, together, will reshape the landscape of the entire Western-Washington region, enhance economic development, help combat climate change, and improve mobility, livability, smart growth, affordability, and accessibility across the region.
The Sound Transit Team includes highly experienced capital program leadership and staff who have successfully delivered the Sound Move program and are moving toward completion of the ST2 program. As the size of the Sound Transit light rail system will more than double over the next two decades, Sound Transit needs to grow its executive leadership capacity to deliver on commitments to voters. New executive leaders will emerge, elevate, and promote a culture of effective and efficient management through far-sighted planning, design, construction, and system integration.
Sound Move (1996-2007) represented the first phase of a long-term vision for high-capacity regional transit. The public vote for this initial phase 1) authorized the creation of Sound Transit, 2) enacted tax collections for funding the expansion, and 3) established the first set of regional transit projects. These projects were a success and included:
26 miles of light rail service between Sea-Tac Airport and the University of Washington, with a northward extension to Northgate dependent upon additional funding.
Peak period commuter rail from Lakewood and Everett to Seattle.
ST Express bus routes linking the region’s population and employment centers.
Capital investments in transit facilities (such as transit centers and park-and-ride lots) plus HOV direct access ramps that improve bus speed and reliability.
Sound Transit 2 (2008-2026) includes substantial additions and betterments to ST Express bus, Sounder commuter rail service, and Link light rail service. These projects are a success and include:
36 added miles of Link light rail service north to Lynnwood, east to Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond's Overlake area, as well as south of Sea-Tac Airport.
Extra service on the busiest ST Express bus routes.
4 new daily Sounder round trips on its popular South Line, along with heightened station access and more parking.
Sound Transit 3 (2016-2041 which was realigned to 2046 by the Sound Transit board in 2021), is determined to connect the region's cities and to expand its light rail spine. This program is intended to expand the mass transit network and connect 16 cities with light rail; 30 cities with Bus Rapid Transit and ST Express bus service; and 12 cities with commuter rail. These projects include:
62 added miles of light rail that will link a 116-mile system with extensions to:
Everett via the Paine Field Industrial Center (known as Boeing Field);
Tacoma via Federal Way and Fife.
downtown Redmond; Ballard via South Lake Union and Seattle Center.
West Seattle; and a new light rail line from south Kirkland through Bellevue to Issaquah.
46 miles of Bus Rapid Transit on major highways to the north, east, and south of Lake Washington – with service every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Sounder South capacity expansion – with platform extensions to accommodate trains of up to 10 car lengths and serving some 40 percent more passengers, while extending service from Lakewood to DuPont and installing access improvements at stations along the north and south lines.
Sound Transit now seeks an Executive Director to lead these initiatives. Qualified candidates will possess demonstrated experience in successfully navigating ST’s demanding cost and schedule criteria. This will entail working with communities, public officials, designers, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to achieve high-quality public infrastructure and successful outcomes. The candidate must have a proven ability to lead concurrent, multi-billion-dollar projects quickly and effectively. Duties will include management of budgets, schedules, and design and construction plans for various elements of deliverables. Additionally, the candidate must possess a demonstrated ability to evaluate potential opportunities for project accelerations and budget savings.
This Executive Director will manage the delivery of many major capital projects in the system expansion program. This includes those projects in Sound Transit’s $54+ billion ST3 program as approved by voters in 2016, as well as residual projects from the 2008 ST2 program. In this role, this Executive Director will oversee the planning, design, budgeting, procurement, engineering, and construction for a wide variety of Sound Transit structures, stations, communications and signals, trackwork, power, and facilities. Moreover, this Executive Director will ensure that these capital projects operate efficiently and effectively, and satisfy all health, safety, and quality requirements.
This Executive Director will deliver the ST3 program, including programmatic elements such as sustainability, public access, and Transit Oriented Development as identified and funded in the ST3 package approved by voters. This Executive Director will also develop and manage the annual capital program as approved by the Board, oversee staff, manage consultants, and manage contractors engaged to deliver these Sound Transit capital projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Lead the delivery of all capital projects assigned, including projects in the ST2 capital programs from their planning to design and construction.
Satisfy aggressive program schedule and budget criteria for all system expansion capital programs and projects.
Organize the program delivery teams for optimal efficiency, which will include staffing vacancies within the approved annual budget.
Briefings to the Deputy CEO, the CEO, and the Board on project developments, and make recommendations where board actions are required. These recommendations must include safety, quality, cost, and schedule considerations for each project and also consider the agency’s long range financial plan.
Identify project risks and mitigation plans and develop and implement recovery plans while frequently communicating those to the Board and external partners.
Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements in collaboration with the Safety and System Quality Departments.
Closely monitor the timeline, status, and quality of capital projects assigned to ensure projects are being delivered on-time, on-budget, and within the agreed upon scope, and lead any corrective actions as necessary.
Implement actuating procedures that empower staff at all levels to make decisions as appropriate and necessary.
Manage consultant and construction contracts, including timely review and approval of change orders.
Maintain open and proactive communication with professional engineering and contracting groups.
Optimize communication and ensure effective knowledge transfer and hand-offs between related stakeholders, internal and external, and departments.
Adhere to protocols for negotiations on third party agreements.
Coordinate closely with operating and maintenance departments throughout design and construction to ensure that projects meet agency service activation, long term operation and maintenance needs and requirements, and rider experience and accessibility needs and requirements.
Supervise, train, and monitor employees to ensure delivery of quality program executions. Identify and recommend processes for continuous improvement.
Maintain a positive working environment where employees feel empowered and respected.
Analyze challenges, problems, and process breakdowns to ensure that lessons are learned, and improvements are made.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new innovations, technologies, best practices, and procedures in the industry and analyze how they could be utilized to improve program and project delivery, in partnership with System Quality.
Align key procedures with industry best practices to make Sound Transit an “Owner of Choice.”
Proactively partner with the Federal Transit Administration on program oversight and reviews.
Work closely and collaboratively with ST2 (ST3) counterpart to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Capital Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Design, Architecture, Construction Management, Transportation, or closely related field and twelve years of experience in capital programs and projects; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Licensed professional engineer or architect, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional Certification or similar credentials.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Experienced with successful delivery of transit, transportation or other large infrastructure programs.
Strong knowledge and experience in a variety of project delivery methods.
Experienced with negotiating, managing, and overseeing third party consultants and contractors on large capital mega projects.
Experienced with negotiating and managing interagency agreements, betterments policies, and other third-party agreements.
Experienced with developing and implementing a vision and strategy for capital investment and delivery in a public and highly visible environment.
Experienced with the principles and practice of value engineering.
Knowledge of environmental permitting processes, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Experienced with organizational change management with demonstrated success in transforming organizations and teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization and stakeholders.
Experienced with working among craft labor unions and contractors.
Experienced with aligning and building equity driven outcomes for contracted partners, staff, and community.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Experienced with working amongst a regional Board of Directors.
TO APPLY
Sound Transit has engaged Krauthamer & Associates (K&A), a retained executive search firm, to assist with the Executive Director recruitments. To request more information or to submit a resume and cover letter, please contact: Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A at gmoser@kapartners.com . Information on compensation and benefits can be found at: www.soundtransit.org
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Seattle, Washington, Sound Transit Executive Director – Capital Program Delivery
Sound Transit is seeking two highly qualified and experienced Executive Directors with extensive experience delivering mega capital programs and projects. Because of the magnitude of Sound Transit’s system expansion program, there may be two or more Executive Directors.
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing teams tasked with delivering mega capital projects. The Executive Director will lead the 1) development and definition of the staffing structure and 2) resources needed to support successful delivery of the system expansion program. The role will oversee all aspects of capital delivery, including Planning, Budgeting, Project Development, Preliminary and Final Designs, Engineering, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Project Controls, and Project Reporting to lead the assigned mega capital project portfolio.
The Executive Director will report directly to the Sound Transit Deputy CEO for Mega Capital Project Delivery and will serve as the lead technical staff liaison to the Sound Transit Board of Directors as well as the System Expansion Committee regarding the status and progress of the assigned system expansion projects.
Sound Transit has an annual capital and operating budget of $3 billion and is in the process of delivering one of the largest transit expansion programs in the country. Voters in the greater Seattle region approved three-system expansion plans defined in the ballot initiatives known as Sound Move (1996), Sound Transit 2 (ST2 in 2008), and Sound Transit 3 (ST3 in 2016). These programs authorize ongoing funding for the design, construction, and operations of a fully integrated network of Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Commuter Express Bus systems which, together, will reshape the landscape of the entire Western-Washington region, enhance economic development, help combat climate change, and improve mobility, livability, smart growth, affordability, and accessibility across the region.
The Sound Transit Team includes highly experienced capital program leadership and staff who have successfully delivered the Sound Move program and are moving toward completion of the ST2 program. As the size of the Sound Transit light rail system will more than double over the next two decades, Sound Transit needs to grow its executive leadership capacity to deliver on commitments to voters. New executive leaders will emerge, elevate, and promote a culture of effective and efficient management through far-sighted planning, design, construction, and system integration.
Sound Move (1996-2007) represented the first phase of a long-term vision for high-capacity regional transit. The public vote for this initial phase 1) authorized the creation of Sound Transit, 2) enacted tax collections for funding the expansion, and 3) established the first set of regional transit projects. These projects were a success and included:
26 miles of light rail service between Sea-Tac Airport and the University of Washington, with a northward extension to Northgate dependent upon additional funding.
Peak period commuter rail from Lakewood and Everett to Seattle.
ST Express bus routes linking the region’s population and employment centers.
Capital investments in transit facilities (such as transit centers and park-and-ride lots) plus HOV direct access ramps that improve bus speed and reliability.
Sound Transit 2 (2008-2026) includes substantial additions and betterments to ST Express bus, Sounder commuter rail service, and Link light rail service. These projects are a success and include:
36 added miles of Link light rail service north to Lynnwood, east to Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond's Overlake area, as well as south of Sea-Tac Airport.
Extra service on the busiest ST Express bus routes.
4 new daily Sounder round trips on its popular South Line, along with heightened station access and more parking.
Sound Transit 3 (2016-2041 which was realigned to 2046 by the Sound Transit board in 2021), is determined to connect the region's cities and to expand its light rail spine. This program is intended to expand the mass transit network and connect 16 cities with light rail; 30 cities with Bus Rapid Transit and ST Express bus service; and 12 cities with commuter rail. These projects include:
62 added miles of light rail that will link a 116-mile system with extensions to:
Everett via the Paine Field Industrial Center (known as Boeing Field);
Tacoma via Federal Way and Fife.
downtown Redmond; Ballard via South Lake Union and Seattle Center.
West Seattle; and a new light rail line from south Kirkland through Bellevue to Issaquah.
46 miles of Bus Rapid Transit on major highways to the north, east, and south of Lake Washington – with service every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Sounder South capacity expansion – with platform extensions to accommodate trains of up to 10 car lengths and serving some 40 percent more passengers, while extending service from Lakewood to DuPont and installing access improvements at stations along the north and south lines.
Sound Transit now seeks an Executive Director to lead these initiatives. Qualified candidates will possess demonstrated experience in successfully navigating ST’s demanding cost and schedule criteria. This will entail working with communities, public officials, designers, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to achieve high-quality public infrastructure and successful outcomes. The candidate must have a proven ability to lead concurrent, multi-billion-dollar projects quickly and effectively. Duties will include management of budgets, schedules, and design and construction plans for various elements of deliverables. Additionally, the candidate must possess a demonstrated ability to evaluate potential opportunities for project accelerations and budget savings.
This Executive Director will manage the delivery of many major capital projects in the system expansion program. This includes those projects in Sound Transit’s $54+ billion ST3 program as approved by voters in 2016, as well as residual projects from the 2008 ST2 program. In this role, this Executive Director will oversee the planning, design, budgeting, procurement, engineering, and construction for a wide variety of Sound Transit structures, stations, communications and signals, trackwork, power, and facilities. Moreover, this Executive Director will ensure that these capital projects operate efficiently and effectively, and satisfy all health, safety, and quality requirements.
This Executive Director will deliver the ST3 program, including programmatic elements such as sustainability, public access, and Transit Oriented Development as identified and funded in the ST3 package approved by voters. This Executive Director will also develop and manage the annual capital program as approved by the Board, oversee staff, manage consultants, and manage contractors engaged to deliver these Sound Transit capital projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Lead the delivery of all capital projects assigned, including projects in the ST2 capital programs from their planning to design and construction.
Satisfy aggressive program schedule and budget criteria for all system expansion capital programs and projects.
Organize the program delivery teams for optimal efficiency, which will include staffing vacancies within the approved annual budget.
Briefings to the Deputy CEO, the CEO, and the Board on project developments, and make recommendations where board actions are required. These recommendations must include safety, quality, cost, and schedule considerations for each project and also consider the agency’s long range financial plan.
Identify project risks and mitigation plans and develop and implement recovery plans while frequently communicating those to the Board and external partners.
Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements in collaboration with the Safety and System Quality Departments.
Closely monitor the timeline, status, and quality of capital projects assigned to ensure projects are being delivered on-time, on-budget, and within the agreed upon scope, and lead any corrective actions as necessary.
Implement actuating procedures that empower staff at all levels to make decisions as appropriate and necessary.
Manage consultant and construction contracts, including timely review and approval of change orders.
Maintain open and proactive communication with professional engineering and contracting groups.
Optimize communication and ensure effective knowledge transfer and hand-offs between related stakeholders, internal and external, and departments.
Adhere to protocols for negotiations on third party agreements.
Coordinate closely with operating and maintenance departments throughout design and construction to ensure that projects meet agency service activation, long term operation and maintenance needs and requirements, and rider experience and accessibility needs and requirements.
Supervise, train, and monitor employees to ensure delivery of quality program executions. Identify and recommend processes for continuous improvement.
Maintain a positive working environment where employees feel empowered and respected.
Analyze challenges, problems, and process breakdowns to ensure that lessons are learned, and improvements are made.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new innovations, technologies, best practices, and procedures in the industry and analyze how they could be utilized to improve program and project delivery, in partnership with System Quality.
Align key procedures with industry best practices to make Sound Transit an “Owner of Choice.”
Proactively partner with the Federal Transit Administration on program oversight and reviews.
Work closely and collaboratively with ST2 (ST3) counterpart to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Capital Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Design, Architecture, Construction Management, Transportation, or closely related field and twelve years of experience in capital programs and projects; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Licensed professional engineer or architect, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional Certification or similar credentials.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Experienced with successful delivery of transit, transportation or other large infrastructure programs.
Strong knowledge and experience in a variety of project delivery methods.
Experienced with negotiating, managing, and overseeing third party consultants and contractors on large capital mega projects.
Experienced with negotiating and managing interagency agreements, betterments policies, and other third-party agreements.
Experienced with developing and implementing a vision and strategy for capital investment and delivery in a public and highly visible environment.
Experienced with the principles and practice of value engineering.
Knowledge of environmental permitting processes, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Experienced with organizational change management with demonstrated success in transforming organizations and teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization and stakeholders.
Experienced with working among craft labor unions and contractors.
Experienced with aligning and building equity driven outcomes for contracted partners, staff, and community.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Experienced with working amongst a regional Board of Directors.
TO APPLY
Sound Transit has engaged Krauthamer & Associates (K&A), a retained executive search firm, to assist with the Executive Director recruitments. To request more information or to submit a resume and cover letter, please contact: Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A at gmoser@kapartners.com . Information on compensation and benefits can be found at: www.soundtransit.org
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Seattle, Washington, Sound Transit Executive Director – Capital Program Delivery
Sound Transit is seeking two highly qualified and experienced Executive Directors with extensive experience delivering mega capital programs and projects. Because of the magnitude of Sound Transit’s system expansion program, there may be two or more Executive Directors.
The Executive Director will be responsible for managing teams tasked with delivering mega capital projects. The Executive Director will lead the 1) development and definition of the staffing structure and 2) resources needed to support successful delivery of the system expansion program. The role will oversee all aspects of capital delivery, including Planning, Budgeting, Project Development, Preliminary and Final Designs, Engineering, Systems Integration, Commissioning, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Project Controls, and Project Reporting to lead the assigned mega capital project portfolio.
The Executive Director will report directly to the Sound Transit Deputy CEO for Mega Capital Project Delivery and will serve as the lead technical staff liaison to the Sound Transit Board of Directors as well as the System Expansion Committee regarding the status and progress of the assigned system expansion projects.
Sound Transit has an annual capital and operating budget of $3 billion and is in the process of delivering one of the largest transit expansion programs in the country. Voters in the greater Seattle region approved three-system expansion plans defined in the ballot initiatives known as Sound Move (1996), Sound Transit 2 (ST2 in 2008), and Sound Transit 3 (ST3 in 2016). These programs authorize ongoing funding for the design, construction, and operations of a fully integrated network of Light Rail, Commuter Rail, Bus Rapid Transit, and Commuter Express Bus systems which, together, will reshape the landscape of the entire Western-Washington region, enhance economic development, help combat climate change, and improve mobility, livability, smart growth, affordability, and accessibility across the region.
The Sound Transit Team includes highly experienced capital program leadership and staff who have successfully delivered the Sound Move program and are moving toward completion of the ST2 program. As the size of the Sound Transit light rail system will more than double over the next two decades, Sound Transit needs to grow its executive leadership capacity to deliver on commitments to voters. New executive leaders will emerge, elevate, and promote a culture of effective and efficient management through far-sighted planning, design, construction, and system integration.
Sound Move (1996-2007) represented the first phase of a long-term vision for high-capacity regional transit. The public vote for this initial phase 1) authorized the creation of Sound Transit, 2) enacted tax collections for funding the expansion, and 3) established the first set of regional transit projects. These projects were a success and included:
26 miles of light rail service between Sea-Tac Airport and the University of Washington, with a northward extension to Northgate dependent upon additional funding.
Peak period commuter rail from Lakewood and Everett to Seattle.
ST Express bus routes linking the region’s population and employment centers.
Capital investments in transit facilities (such as transit centers and park-and-ride lots) plus HOV direct access ramps that improve bus speed and reliability.
Sound Transit 2 (2008-2026) includes substantial additions and betterments to ST Express bus, Sounder commuter rail service, and Link light rail service. These projects are a success and include:
36 added miles of Link light rail service north to Lynnwood, east to Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Redmond's Overlake area, as well as south of Sea-Tac Airport.
Extra service on the busiest ST Express bus routes.
4 new daily Sounder round trips on its popular South Line, along with heightened station access and more parking.
Sound Transit 3 (2016-2041 which was realigned to 2046 by the Sound Transit board in 2021), is determined to connect the region's cities and to expand its light rail spine. This program is intended to expand the mass transit network and connect 16 cities with light rail; 30 cities with Bus Rapid Transit and ST Express bus service; and 12 cities with commuter rail. These projects include:
62 added miles of light rail that will link a 116-mile system with extensions to:
Everett via the Paine Field Industrial Center (known as Boeing Field);
Tacoma via Federal Way and Fife.
downtown Redmond; Ballard via South Lake Union and Seattle Center.
West Seattle; and a new light rail line from south Kirkland through Bellevue to Issaquah.
46 miles of Bus Rapid Transit on major highways to the north, east, and south of Lake Washington – with service every 10 minutes during peak hours.
Sounder South capacity expansion – with platform extensions to accommodate trains of up to 10 car lengths and serving some 40 percent more passengers, while extending service from Lakewood to DuPont and installing access improvements at stations along the north and south lines.
Sound Transit now seeks an Executive Director to lead these initiatives. Qualified candidates will possess demonstrated experience in successfully navigating ST’s demanding cost and schedule criteria. This will entail working with communities, public officials, designers, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to achieve high-quality public infrastructure and successful outcomes. The candidate must have a proven ability to lead concurrent, multi-billion-dollar projects quickly and effectively. Duties will include management of budgets, schedules, and design and construction plans for various elements of deliverables. Additionally, the candidate must possess a demonstrated ability to evaluate potential opportunities for project accelerations and budget savings.
This Executive Director will manage the delivery of many major capital projects in the system expansion program. This includes those projects in Sound Transit’s $54+ billion ST3 program as approved by voters in 2016, as well as residual projects from the 2008 ST2 program. In this role, this Executive Director will oversee the planning, design, budgeting, procurement, engineering, and construction for a wide variety of Sound Transit structures, stations, communications and signals, trackwork, power, and facilities. Moreover, this Executive Director will ensure that these capital projects operate efficiently and effectively, and satisfy all health, safety, and quality requirements.
This Executive Director will deliver the ST3 program, including programmatic elements such as sustainability, public access, and Transit Oriented Development as identified and funded in the ST3 package approved by voters. This Executive Director will also develop and manage the annual capital program as approved by the Board, oversee staff, manage consultants, and manage contractors engaged to deliver these Sound Transit capital projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Lead the delivery of all capital projects assigned, including projects in the ST2 capital programs from their planning to design and construction.
Satisfy aggressive program schedule and budget criteria for all system expansion capital programs and projects.
Organize the program delivery teams for optimal efficiency, which will include staffing vacancies within the approved annual budget.
Briefings to the Deputy CEO, the CEO, and the Board on project developments, and make recommendations where board actions are required. These recommendations must include safety, quality, cost, and schedule considerations for each project and also consider the agency’s long range financial plan.
Identify project risks and mitigation plans and develop and implement recovery plans while frequently communicating those to the Board and external partners.
Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements in collaboration with the Safety and System Quality Departments.
Closely monitor the timeline, status, and quality of capital projects assigned to ensure projects are being delivered on-time, on-budget, and within the agreed upon scope, and lead any corrective actions as necessary.
Implement actuating procedures that empower staff at all levels to make decisions as appropriate and necessary.
Manage consultant and construction contracts, including timely review and approval of change orders.
Maintain open and proactive communication with professional engineering and contracting groups.
Optimize communication and ensure effective knowledge transfer and hand-offs between related stakeholders, internal and external, and departments.
Adhere to protocols for negotiations on third party agreements.
Coordinate closely with operating and maintenance departments throughout design and construction to ensure that projects meet agency service activation, long term operation and maintenance needs and requirements, and rider experience and accessibility needs and requirements.
Supervise, train, and monitor employees to ensure delivery of quality program executions. Identify and recommend processes for continuous improvement.
Maintain a positive working environment where employees feel empowered and respected.
Analyze challenges, problems, and process breakdowns to ensure that lessons are learned, and improvements are made.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new innovations, technologies, best practices, and procedures in the industry and analyze how they could be utilized to improve program and project delivery, in partnership with System Quality.
Align key procedures with industry best practices to make Sound Transit an “Owner of Choice.”
Proactively partner with the Federal Transit Administration on program oversight and reviews.
Work closely and collaboratively with ST2 (ST3) counterpart to ensure consistent implementation of policies and procedures.
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Capital Program Management, Project Management, Engineering, Design, Architecture, Construction Management, Transportation, or closely related field and twelve years of experience in capital programs and projects; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ten years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
Licensed professional engineer or architect, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management Professional Certification or similar credentials.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Experienced with successful delivery of transit, transportation or other large infrastructure programs.
Strong knowledge and experience in a variety of project delivery methods.
Experienced with negotiating, managing, and overseeing third party consultants and contractors on large capital mega projects.
Experienced with negotiating and managing interagency agreements, betterments policies, and other third-party agreements.
Experienced with developing and implementing a vision and strategy for capital investment and delivery in a public and highly visible environment.
Experienced with the principles and practice of value engineering.
Knowledge of environmental permitting processes, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Experienced with organizational change management with demonstrated success in transforming organizations and teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to interact with all levels of an organization and stakeholders.
Experienced with working among craft labor unions and contractors.
Experienced with aligning and building equity driven outcomes for contracted partners, staff, and community.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
Experienced with working amongst a regional Board of Directors.
TO APPLY
Sound Transit has engaged Krauthamer & Associates (K&A), a retained executive search firm, to assist with the Executive Director recruitments. To request more information or to submit a resume and cover letter, please contact: Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A at gmoser@kapartners.com . Information on compensation and benefits can be found at: www.soundtransit.org
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
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