Senior Director of Alternative Delivery

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs Core Values are built around safety service equity sustainability and culture. Each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and values. This includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Senior Director for Alternative Delivery will manage Senior Project Managers and Project Managers in the delivery of the Authoritys major capital investment projects utilizing Alternative Project Delivery Methods under MGL 149A.

The Senior Director will support the vision of Deputy Chief for Alternative Delivery for the successful development and execution of projects that utilize alternative delivery methods as defined by MGL 149A. The Senior Director of Alternative Delivery will direct the efforts of MBTA engineering and construction professionals as well as outside consultants to deliver multiple Transit Bus and Commuter Rail related facilities projects. These Capital projects encompass transit stations commuter rail stations parking garages bus facilities vehicle/general maintenance facilities and other facilities. This work will require close coordination with the Capital Delivery Transit and Commuter Rail groups as well as the Integrated Transit Program (ITP) group which manages the State of Good Repair and modernization program for heavy/light rail transit infrastructure which includes track signal and traction power.

The Senior Director for Alternative Delivery is a strong versatile leader who has demonstrated success managing capital projects of various sizes and complexity utilizing both Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design/Build (D/B). The incumbent must have a depth of experience in capital program management the effective leadership of complex organizations preferably in the public sector and the political and management acumen to operate at the senior levels of state government.

The Senior Director must be adept at solving complex technical program and management issues and equally adept at obtaining internal and external stakeholder acceptance of project design and delivery decisions. She/He must be particularly skilled in developing an integrated management team and in working across departments to effectively support the delivery or projects while minimizing the impact on day-to-day operations of the system. The Senior Director for Alternative Delivery will set strategic priorities develop performance goals and metrics apply innovative design construction and program management methods make decisions and solve problems to deliver the MBTAs alternative delivery methods program.

• The Senior Director for Alternative Delivery is the senior executive accountable for the on-schedule on-budget delivery of the MBTAs capital program utilizing alternative methods as defined by MGL 149A.
• Develops a vision performance goals and metrics policies and procedures to guide MBTA capital program delivery.
• Works in close collaboration with the Capital Delivery Transit and Commuter Rail delivery groups Capital Contract Services Group Operations Chief of Stations and Facilities Integrated Track Program group Engineering and Maintenance departments and other organizational elements of the MBTA to ensure cross-functional coordination of project activity with operational outcomes day-to-day maintenance finance and administration requirements.

• Develops and maintains realistic program and project budgets schedules and execution plans.
• Hires directs maintains and leads a team of directors project managers project coordinators resident engineers inspectors and other technical and administrative professionals who collectively procure manage and/or oversee the efforts of third-party engineering architectural and construction firms providing design and construction services under contract with the MBTA.
• Ensures that project development design and construction activity is internally coordinated with operations and maintenance functions and project management actions adhere to procurement and fiscal policy and practice.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including state and local elected officials and federal and state regulatory agencies including the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) on planning and execution of assigned projects and the mitigation of associated issues.
• Prepares reports for and delivers presentations to MassDOT the MBTA Board of Directors elected officials regulatory bodies community groups and the media on Transit projects including addressing issues of a potentially sensitive nature.
• Leads and manages a staff of whom most are members of bargaining units.
• Ensures staff and contractors respond to site emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week and coordinate recovery actions with MBTA operations.
• Upholds the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and/or attend off-site meetings.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Available to work all shifts and locations as assigned or directed.
• Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.

Supervision

• Directly supervises Project Managers of Alternative Delivery as well as Project managers for other groups within Capital Programs in the execution of projects using CMAR and D/B.
• Indirectly supervises Project Office staff that includes but is not limited to project controls change management office staff and field staff.

• A masters degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• One year of experience is substituted for a nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Masters degree in engineering Architecture Construction Management or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• More than twelve (12) years of experience in a lead owner design or construction role for building or infrastructure projects in the public and/or private sectors utilizing CMAR or D/B.
• Successful delivery of projects utilizing MGL 149A CMAR in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws concerning the delivery of public capital projects.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code.
• Licensed registered professional engineer or architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• CMAA DBIA or similar certification

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.