Director of Project Delivery

Director of Project Delivery

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The Director of Project Delivery is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and management to the Project Delivery department. The purpose of this position is to administer the effective and efficient operation of the project delivery process, from planning, design through construction of all infrastructure projects. This position reports to the Assistant Executive Director of Infrastructure.

Title: Director of Project Delivery Location: Plano, TX

Responsibilities:

• Execution of Project Delivery including planning, design, and construction in support Five-Year Capital Plan.
• Project planning, including developing and implementing short and long-term strategic system improvements for safety, routine maintenance, asset management, and expansion.
• Implements appropriate estimates and controls for effective management of budgets, contract management, and schedules.
• Development and implementation of the department's annual budget and participates in the development of Five-Year Capital Plan.
• Analysis, development, formulation, and administration of operating and project budgets. This includes approval of the forecast of funds necessary for staffing, and total project costs.
• Approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Oversees the work of staff to establish, update, and maintain effective policies and procedures for the timely delivery of projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of personnel management of Project Delivery department employees, which includes employment actions, performance management, training, and career development.
• Oversees the establishment, update and maintenance of necessary procurements, contractual and reporting documents to implement the timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.
• Development of all infrastructure capital plan projects from planning through construction to meet objectives.
• Collaborates with other Departments in the planning and delivery of capital improvement and routine maintenance projects for all facilities.
• Manages the General Engineering Consultant, Program Management Consultant, Construction Engineering Consultant and Maintenance Management Consultant to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of inspection, project planning, asset management and construction activities as required in Project Agreements and the Trust Agreement of.
• Maintains the use of effective reporting tools.
• Makes frequent staff presentations to Board of Directors and to external stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains business relationships with other transportation entity personnel.
• Represents company at industry forums and presentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Over 15 years of experience.
• Registered by the State of Texas as Professional Engineer.
• Valid Driver's License.

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