Manager of Track Engineering Job Oakland area,California USA,Engineering

Manager Of Track Engineering

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 fast-paced 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.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a collaborative and results-driven Manager of Track Engineering to lead the engineering efforts that keep one of the nation's largest rail transit systems safe, reliable, and moving. This position provides leadership for track engineering, capital improvement projects, infrastructure renewal, and engineering support for daily operations while partnering closely with Maintenance, Operations, Capital Delivery, and Safety to deliver practical, innovative solutions that enhance system performance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced transit environment and is passionate about improving rail infrastructure. They inspire teams, build collaborative partnerships, and provide innovative engineering solutions that support safe, reliable service while advancing BART's long-term infrastructure goals.

The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:

Leadership of railway track engineering, maintenance, and capital improvement programs.
Managing complex engineering projects, consultant contracts, budgets, and competing priorities.
Knowledge of track design, inspection, maintenance, and applicable FRA, CPUC, and industry standards.
Building collaborative relationships across engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Analyzing complex technical issues, making sound decisions, and implementing practical solutions.
Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and asset management strategies that enhance safety, reliability, and system performance.

Examples of Duties

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, maintenance team, stakeholders and/or contract service providers to identify and resolve problems.

Prepares, oversees, administers, and monitors engineering consultant contracts for assigned track projects including new design and construction, and maintenance and operational support; reviews and approves final project plans, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by in-house and consulting engineers.

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned engineering personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Directs the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, requests for proposals and bid documents for District's track engineering projects, or construction and maintenance work.

Oversees the development of the District Track Programs to ensure compliance with District's track standards or California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) standards.

Manages the development, proposal, and design of solutions for service improvements; interfaces with host railroads and other agencies to implement proposed improvements.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of track engineering goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Monitors developments and legislations related to assigned area of responsibility; evaluates impact upon district or operations; recommends and oversees implementation of equipment, practices, and procedural improvements.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.

Serves as the liaison for the Track 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.

Inspects on-going track construction projects to ensure improvement; may be required to drive District vehicles to track construction sites.

Provides responsible staff assistance to the Track Engineering…