Deputy Director, Bart Silicon Valley II Project Controls

VTA is seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to serve as Deputy Director BART Project Controls supporting the delivery of one of the Bay Areas most significant capital infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading project controls for large complex capital projects with expertise in planning scheduling estimating budgeting risk management and project delivery.

This highly visible leadership role will partner closely with executives internal stakeholders consultants contractors and regional and federal partners to strengthen project controls align financial strategies and support successful program delivery. Were looking for a collaborative analytical leader who can translate complex project and financial information into clear recommendations build high-performing teams and bring accountability transparency and innovation to major public infrastructure projects.

About The Office of the General Manager/CEO

The ideal candidate is a collaborativeand strategic executive with extensive experience leading project controls for large complex capital infrastructure programs. They possess a strong background in capital planning scheduling estimating budgeting risk management and project delivery with demonstrated success overseeing multidisciplinary teams and consultants.

This leader is comfortable working in close partnership with design construction and external affairs executives in a highly visible environment providing executive-level recommendations managing competing priorities and ensuring compliance with project controls standards policies and procedures. They have the experience and judgment to partner closely with internal agency stakeholders to synchronize project-wide and agency-wide budgets and financial data. Those internal stakeholders are supportive of the project and its financial strategy; this leaders role will be to deepen the coordination to ensure ongoing success.

They excel at building partnerships with contractors consultants and oversight agencies such as the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) BART and other regional partners.

The successful candidate is an analytical problem solver and effective communicator who can translate complex technical information into clear recommendations for executive leadership and policymakers like the VTA Board of Directors. They have a proven ability to improve project controls processes leverage technology solutions manage funding and grant-related activities and foster accountability while developing high-performing teams. A commitment to collaboration transparency innovation and delivering successful public infrastructure projects is essential.

About VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area VTA is Santa Clara Countys authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus) congestion management transportation-related funding highway design and construction real estate and transit-oriented development and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local state and federal partners VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable accessible community-focused transportation options that are innovative environmentally responsible and promote the vitality of our region.

VTA provides bus light rail and paratransit services as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain Capitol Corridor and the Altamont Corridor Express.

As the countys congestion management agency VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning including congestion management design and construction of specific highway pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects as well as promotion of transit oriented development.

VTA provides these services throughout the county including Campbell Cupertino Gilroy Los Altos Los Altos Hills Los Gatos Milpitas Monte Sereno Morgan Hill Mountain View Palo Alto San Jose Santa Clara Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County.
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Knowledge of:

• Public works project management and project management software applications (e.g. Paragon and Primavera);
• Enterprise resource planning systems as applied to capital project management;
• Principles of management and supervision employee training and development motivation and effective discipline;
• Public sector planning funding operations and construction activities;
• Risk mitigation and monitoring as applied to public works projects;
• Principles and practices of accounting and/or financial planning as related to public works projects;
• Practices and techniques used in capital project planning funding and management.

• Direct and manage consultants and subordinate VTA personnel;
• Analyze highly complex data develop logical solutions to problems evaluate recommend and implement alternative solutions to complex issues and problems;
• Prioritize complex and demanding workloads;
• Manage project controls activities for multiple capital projects involving personnel from several departments as well as consultants and vendors;
• Interface with management on priorities and program definition;
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Effectively represent VTA and VTAs interests before federal state regional and local agencies (e.g. FTA BART);
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and recommendations;
• Resolve differences in points of view across multiple processes and organizations;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

General Application Instructions

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To be considered applications must be submitted online through the Human Resources department by the posted deadline. If the job posting is listed as continuous we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the posting may close without prior notice. Once your application is submitted you will receive an immediate email confirmation.

Personalized responses to Supplemental Questions that connect your past experiences to this specific role are the most effective. AI-generated content may lack the specificity required to address the key criteria outlined in the job description. While we encourage the use of AI as a tool to enhance your work we want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. You may use AI to generate ideas but please ensure your final responses are in your own voice and reflect your unique experience. Overreliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish your chances of success.

Important: Only online applications will be accepted for this recruitment. We do not accept paper applications resumes Job Interest Notification Cards or incomplete/unsubmitted applications in place of a fully completed application.

Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to provide individual updates. Please check your application status through your online account. For technical support contact NEOGOV at Monday through Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (PST) excluding holidays.

While you are welcome to upload a resume it does not substitute for completing the online application in full. Be sure that your application accurately reflects the education and experience necessary for the position.

Applications are reviewed throughout the recruitment process to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Meeting these minimums or advancing through any stage does not guarantee further consideration. Any misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications experience education or training may result in disqualification and/or exclusion from future employment opportunities with VTA.

This classification is non-represented and is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Wages hours and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union.

Tentative Examinations:

Oral Panel: End of October

Conditions of Employment

Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check reference checks verification of education or certifications and a criminal history review before appointment.

For safety-sensitive positionsVTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6-month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location.

Eligibility List

The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at or email at least five business days before the test.

Veterans Preference Program

VTA welcomes and encourages the employment of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Qualified veterans may be eligible to receive additional veterans preference credit in the selection process for this recruitment.

To be considered for Veterans Preference credit please attach a PDF copy of your DD Form 214 (Service Copy 2) or other official discharge documentation showing your enlistment and discharge dates and character of service (i.e. type of discharge) in the Attachments section of your application. Applicants requesting preference based on a service-connected disability please submit Standard Form 15 (SF-15) along with any required supporting documentation.

Veterans Preference credit will only be applied after the required documentation has been received and eligibility has been verified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age ancestry color marital status mental or physical disability genetic information national origin immigration status political affiliation race religion creed sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy medical condition disabled veteran or veteran status etc.