Manager, Capital Asset Management & Delivery

Manager, Capital Asset Management & Delivery Location: Chicago Employment Type: EMPLOYEE Description The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is seeking a strategic and analytical professional to serve as the Manager, Capital Asset Management and Delivery for the Regional Planning division. Under the general direction of the Division Manager, Regional Planning, this position is responsible for pursuing regional funding and grant applications, leading regional capital asset management inventory and analysis to inform investment needs, and collaborating with the Capital Grants team on development of new processes and policies as part of the transition to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). A new era has begun for transit in the Chicago region. The Illinois General Assembly recently passed a landmark transit funding and reform bill that includes an estimated $1.2 billion in new annual operating funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace and reorganizes the transit system under a new regional authority, NITA, transforming the RTA to take on new responsibilities including setting fares, enhancing and coordinating service, overseeing long‑term capital planning, and leading implementation of unified rider‑focused tools such as more seamless mobile ticketing. Responsibilities Direct and supervise pursuit of competitive and non‑formula capital funding grants and opportunities for the region by collaborating with Service Board staff. Develop and execute policies on all matters of capital pursuit, regional capital prioritization, and strategic asset management in alignment with the NITA Act. Lead coordination of capital policy development with Service Board capital staff in alignment with the NITA Act. Lead development and coordination of regional capital planning, project prioritization, and reporting. Partner with the Capital Programs team to align policy with practice, track actual capital spend, and identify solutions to advance critical transit projects. Lead coordination of strategic asset management and asset inventory initiatives with Service Board leadership and staff, creating a framework to regionalize asset management work under NITA. Lead development, calibration, and deployment of the regional COST model based on the Federal Transit Administration TERM Life Platform. Lead alternatives analysis across modes and operating agencies for planning and evaluation of major regional capital investment projects. Support and partner with Capital Programs and Service Boards in development of capital performance measurement and reporting. Serve as agency representative on corridor and capital planning studies conducted by Service Boards, counties, IDOT, the MPO, and other agencies. Develop work scopes and budgets, consultant requests for proposals, or staff work plans as appropriate. Direct consultant and other vendor work ensuring timeliness and quality of deliverables. Prepare materials and make presentations of study results and recommendations to agency leadership and Board, Service Board senior management, and other agencies. Support agency leadership, staff, Service Board staff and consultants in implementation of NITA transition activities. Foster a work culture focused on achieving measurable objectives by coaching staff, strengthening interagency relationships, and supporting your team. Perform other related duties as required or assigned. Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field, or additional equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred. Four to six years’ experience in transportation or a related field, with project management experience. One year of direct supervisory experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff. Self‑directed, strong problem‑solving, quantitative, analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Knowledge of federal planning processes. Experience with asset lifecycle management in a transit or infrastructure environment. Demonstrated experience independently developing and implementing policies that support complex capital planning and asset management situations. Skills Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications, Geographic Information Systems, engineering plans, and detailed technical drawings. Skilled in facilitating consensus among separate parties/organizations with differing priorities. Ability to analyze large datasets and develop forecasts. Benefits Pension plan or 401(k) salary match provided by the RTA at no cost to you. 401(k) and/or 457 plan options. Hybrid work environment and flexible work schedules. Transit benefits to support your commute. Twelve paid holidays and one floating holiday. Competitive personal leave package. Parental leave. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Pet Insurance. Flexible Spending Account. Tuition reimbursement. Gym membership discount. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Employee Assistance Program. Salary This role typically offers salaries near $109,808, with the possibility of a higher offer for highly qualified candidates. Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Legal Notice Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5‑45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non‑RTA employment while employed at the RTA, or within one year immediately after ending RTA employment, the employee may be required to notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine. #J-18808-Ljbffr Regional Transportation Authority Chicago