Manager of Civil and Structural Engineering

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1 make a difference to Bay Area residents and 2 enjoy excellent pay benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged work in a fastpaced environment and have a passion for connecting riders to work school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary comprehensive health benefits paid time off and the CalPERS retirement program.

Update as of 3/18/2025: Initial review of applications received will commence on March 29 2025.

Note: Initial review of applications received will commence on March 11 2025.

Pay Rate

NonRepresented Payband E10

$162131.00 (Minimum) $245629.00 (Maximum)

Initial negotiable starting salary will be between $162131.00/annually $204423.43/annually commensurate with education and experience.

Current Assignment

This job announcement is to fill a Manager of Civil & Structural Engineering position for the Civil Engineering Division within the Office of Infrastructure Delivery.

The individual selected for this position must demonstrate superior abilities in leadership selfmotivation and technical acumen as well as extensive staff management and development experience strong communication and organizational skills and sound judgment in their area of expertise.

Education Experience and Professional License Registration in the State of California as outlined in the Minimum Qualifications would preferably be in the Civil Engineering field.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Civil Engineering and will demonstrate significant achievements in the following areas (including but not limited to):

• Management and delivery of complex engineering design projects in an operating transit environment
• Leadership of engineering design teams and projects
• Innovative and creative problem solving
• Riskbased Asset Management
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance
• Design & Construction of Storm Drain LID Improvements
• Management of Storm Water System
• Development of Maintenance Procedures
• Agency Processing
• Development of Capital Improvement Plans and Budgets
• Work with Maintenance
• Plan Review & Permit Processing
• Land Development

General workdays and hours are weekdays from 8am5pm however candidate must be able to work on weekends or grave shifts as needed.

Reports To

Group Manager Engineering or designee

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration a written examination and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates diplomas or other documents as required by law including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a preemployment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Preemployment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current fulltime District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Application Process

External applicants may only apply online at www.bart/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online either at www.bart/jobs or on EmployeeConnect. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688 Oakland CA.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full indicating dates of employment all positions held hours worked and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

1. Inspects ongoing construction projects to ensure improvement and devise capital improvement plans.
2. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
3. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends within departmental policy appropriate service and staffing levels.
4. Plans directs coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned staff or contractors; assigns work activities projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work products methods and procedures; meets with staff and/or contract service providers to identify and resolve problems.
5. Prepares oversees administers and monitors engineering consultant contracts for assigned civil engineering projects; reviews and approves final project plans specifications and cost estimates.
6. Directs the preparation of plans specifications cost estimates requests for proposals and bid documents for District civil engineering projects.
7. Proposes and designs engineering solutions for service improvements; interfaces with host railroads and other agencies to implement proposed improvements.
8. Monitors developments and legislations related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon district operations; recommends and oversees implementation of equipment practices and procedural improvements.
9. Selects trains motivates and evaluates assigned engineering personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
10. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the divisions annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
11. Serves as the liaison for the Civil Engineering Division with other divisions departments and outside agencies; provides technical assistance to the Legal Department and serves as an expert witness; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
12. Serves as staff on a variety of boards commissions and committees; prepares and presents periodic and special reports regarding division engineering and construction activities to management staff or other departments and other necessary correspondence.
13. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Group Manager Engineering.
14. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; and responds to emergency situations related to safe operation of the Districts track and structures.

Knowledge of:

• Operations services and activities of a comprehensive civil engineering program in rail transportation
• Principles and practices of civil engineering in rail transportation
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management
• Principles and practices of program development and administration
• Construction materials methods and equipment used in civil engineering projects in rail transportation
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
• Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent building codes regulations and provisions
• Related Federal State and local laws codes and regulations

• Overseeing and participating in the management of a comprehensive civil engineering program in rail transportation
• Overseeing directing managing and coordinating the work of lowerlevel staff
• Selecting supervising training and evaluating staff
• Participating in the development and administration of goals objectives and procedures
• Planning organizing directing reviewing and evaluating the activities of professional staff and contract consultants on assigned projects
• Conducting inspections
• Preparing and administering large program budgets and contracts; project feasibility studies and cost estimates
• Preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Managing the services of outside consultants and contractors
• Preparing clear concise and complete reports on civil design and construction project activities
• Analyzing problems identifying alternative solutions projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Researching analyzing and evaluating new service delivery methods and techniques
• Interpreting and applying Federal State and local policies laws and regulations
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age 40 and above) religion national origin (including language use restrictions) disability (mental and physical including HIV and AIDS) ancestry marital status military status veteran status medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information) or any protected category prohibited by local state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before yourexamination date at.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veterans credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1 2013. To obtain the credit veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veterans Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veterans Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart/jobs.