VIA Metropolitan Transit
Vice President of Engineering - 228
VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
Reports to the Senior Vice President of Planning and Development and is responsible for VIA's engineering and passenger amenities department functions. Assists the Senior Vice President in preparing the division's manpower and budget activities. This position supports the Senior Vice President in activities related to organizational goals, including hiring, employee training and retention, and overall program delivery. Oversees and monitors the work in the Engineering department, as well as third-party engineering review. Responsible for the engineering, design, and constructability review of the vertical and horizontal capital projects, including design development, construction drawings, and final engineering design. Assists in bid document preparation and review, evaluation of bids, and construction administration. Coordinates with internal VIA stakeholders and external public and private agency partners to achieve project goals and objectives through resource management and facilitation of project solutions. Prepares and/or gives presentations to senior management, VIA Board of Trustees, the media, political entities, and outside groups/organizations. Discussions may involve complex, sensitive, and/or confidential issues. Essential Functions
Plans and performs highly complex or technical work where no procedures or standard methods are available. Duties require originality, initiative and independent thought and action to deal with complex factors. Oversees the work performed under the Manager of Engineering and the Director of Passenger Amenities. Provides oversight and monitors all engineering and design phases, including procurement and contract activities of vertical and horizontal capital projects, ensuring all deliverables meet local, state, and federal standards. Supports VIA’s major capital projects associated with the Keep San Antonio Moving program during all design phases. Prepares and/or reviews project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor and/or materials, bids, and documents for capital projects. Develops and/or assists in creating Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for capital project planning, feasibility, engineering/design services, and construction/delivery. Coordinates with agency partners, business and community leaders, and neighborhoods to identify shared goals and achieve consensus for cost-effective design solutions. Analyzes contract order modifications and contracts to ascertain the most qualified consultants or fair pricing. Prepares reports including cost or price analysis data as required. Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to align with best industry practices and company-wide policies. Manages final results with limited administrative direction, setting own performance standards within policy and budget limits. Develops management, teamwork, and leadership skills in team members through example, guidance, training, and delegation. Oversees and manages VIA’s capital projects, including development of new transit passenger facilities and non-passenger facilities, coordinating service needs with capital projects. Oversees VIA’s existing facilities related to rehabilitation or remodeling work. Ensures safe, cost-effective workforce management to meet service delivery needs. Evaluates need for outside consultants and oversees scopes of work, budgets, procurements, and consultant contracts when necessary. Updates the VIA Board of Trustees/ATD Board, the President/CEO, and Senior Vice President on project and program status through reports and presentations. Identifies project problems and develops timely solutions; tracks issues to resolution. Reviews projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and gather explanatory information to address deviations. Maintains a network of contacts with external entities (e.g., COSA, TxDOT, Bexar County, RMA). Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering with ten (10) years of project experience and six (6) years of supervisory experience. Experience with plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and progressive transportation project management is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with design and construction of rapid transit projects. Additional Requirements
Must be capable of managing complex projects and consultant contracts. Must be capable of planning, organizing, and controlling the architectural and engineering segment of VIA's business, giving clear and concise directions to consultants for effective completion of capital project development and delivery. Must possess knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of capital project planning, development, delivery, scheduling, and cost and document control, and the ability to apply these to practical situations. Must have good judgment and analytical skills. Must have strong mathematical, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to read and compose complex materials. Must maintain effective communications with people inside and outside the VIA organization. Must be credible and able to interact with individuals at all levels, using tact, discretion and diplomacy; must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Must have the ability to conduct research, reach independent judgments, and advise staff on the most advantageous course of action; requires initiative and the ability to work with minimal direction. Must know project management techniques and be able to perform scheduling and timeline diagrams using PC software; must be able to analyze data and make recommendations. Must maintain good work attendance. Safety Accountability Statement
Employees must consider safety in all tasks and demonstrate safe judgment and decisions for themselves and others. Demonstrate a professional commitment to compliance with all organizational safety, health, and security policies and programs. Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions to supervisors or Safety Department. Stop a job/task to prevent an unsafe incident, acknowledging potential injury or property damage and enabling better judgment. Must comply with and support all applicable VIA EEO policies and procedures. Physical Requirements
Physical ability to be mobile, bend, stoop, stand, reach, and lift objects weighing 5-25 pounds such as files, supplies, equipment, and large manuals. Work Environments
Works in a normal office environment. Requires irregular hours. The role involves deadlines and multiple priorities with collaboration across teams. VIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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Reports to the Senior Vice President of Planning and Development and is responsible for VIA's engineering and passenger amenities department functions. Assists the Senior Vice President in preparing the division's manpower and budget activities. This position supports the Senior Vice President in activities related to organizational goals, including hiring, employee training and retention, and overall program delivery. Oversees and monitors the work in the Engineering department, as well as third-party engineering review. Responsible for the engineering, design, and constructability review of the vertical and horizontal capital projects, including design development, construction drawings, and final engineering design. Assists in bid document preparation and review, evaluation of bids, and construction administration. Coordinates with internal VIA stakeholders and external public and private agency partners to achieve project goals and objectives through resource management and facilitation of project solutions. Prepares and/or gives presentations to senior management, VIA Board of Trustees, the media, political entities, and outside groups/organizations. Discussions may involve complex, sensitive, and/or confidential issues. Essential Functions
Plans and performs highly complex or technical work where no procedures or standard methods are available. Duties require originality, initiative and independent thought and action to deal with complex factors. Oversees the work performed under the Manager of Engineering and the Director of Passenger Amenities. Provides oversight and monitors all engineering and design phases, including procurement and contract activities of vertical and horizontal capital projects, ensuring all deliverables meet local, state, and federal standards. Supports VIA’s major capital projects associated with the Keep San Antonio Moving program during all design phases. Prepares and/or reviews project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor and/or materials, bids, and documents for capital projects. Develops and/or assists in creating Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for capital project planning, feasibility, engineering/design services, and construction/delivery. Coordinates with agency partners, business and community leaders, and neighborhoods to identify shared goals and achieve consensus for cost-effective design solutions. Analyzes contract order modifications and contracts to ascertain the most qualified consultants or fair pricing. Prepares reports including cost or price analysis data as required. Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to align with best industry practices and company-wide policies. Manages final results with limited administrative direction, setting own performance standards within policy and budget limits. Develops management, teamwork, and leadership skills in team members through example, guidance, training, and delegation. Oversees and manages VIA’s capital projects, including development of new transit passenger facilities and non-passenger facilities, coordinating service needs with capital projects. Oversees VIA’s existing facilities related to rehabilitation or remodeling work. Ensures safe, cost-effective workforce management to meet service delivery needs. Evaluates need for outside consultants and oversees scopes of work, budgets, procurements, and consultant contracts when necessary. Updates the VIA Board of Trustees/ATD Board, the President/CEO, and Senior Vice President on project and program status through reports and presentations. Identifies project problems and develops timely solutions; tracks issues to resolution. Reviews projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and gather explanatory information to address deviations. Maintains a network of contacts with external entities (e.g., COSA, TxDOT, Bexar County, RMA). Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering with ten (10) years of project experience and six (6) years of supervisory experience. Experience with plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and progressive transportation project management is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with design and construction of rapid transit projects. Additional Requirements
Must be capable of managing complex projects and consultant contracts. Must be capable of planning, organizing, and controlling the architectural and engineering segment of VIA's business, giving clear and concise directions to consultants for effective completion of capital project development and delivery. Must possess knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of capital project planning, development, delivery, scheduling, and cost and document control, and the ability to apply these to practical situations. Must have good judgment and analytical skills. Must have strong mathematical, writing, and verbal communication skills and the ability to read and compose complex materials. Must maintain effective communications with people inside and outside the VIA organization. Must be credible and able to interact with individuals at all levels, using tact, discretion and diplomacy; must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Must have the ability to conduct research, reach independent judgments, and advise staff on the most advantageous course of action; requires initiative and the ability to work with minimal direction. Must know project management techniques and be able to perform scheduling and timeline diagrams using PC software; must be able to analyze data and make recommendations. Must maintain good work attendance. Safety Accountability Statement
Employees must consider safety in all tasks and demonstrate safe judgment and decisions for themselves and others. Demonstrate a professional commitment to compliance with all organizational safety, health, and security policies and programs. Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions to supervisors or Safety Department. Stop a job/task to prevent an unsafe incident, acknowledging potential injury or property damage and enabling better judgment. Must comply with and support all applicable VIA EEO policies and procedures. Physical Requirements
Physical ability to be mobile, bend, stoop, stand, reach, and lift objects weighing 5-25 pounds such as files, supplies, equipment, and large manuals. Work Environments
Works in a normal office environment. Requires irregular hours. The role involves deadlines and multiple priorities with collaboration across teams. VIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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