Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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 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.

Pay Rate
Non-Represented Pay Band-E09
Annual Salary: $ - $

Note:

The negotiable salary offer will be between $/annually - $/annually, commensurate with experience and education

Note There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Office of Infrastructure Delivery (OID) for Capital Projects within either the Facilities group or the Right of Way (ROW) group. However, this job announcement will be used to establish a list of eligible candidates for additional vacancies that may arise within the next six (6) months.

Reports To Senior Manager of Engineering Programs

Current Assignment The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead complex, high-visibility initiatives that support the District's mission to deliver safe, reliable, equitable, and forward-thinking transit service to the Bay Area. This position plays a critical role in advancing capital improvement and infrastructure modernization efforts that directly impact daily ridership and long-term system performance.

The current assignment focuses on managing multi-phase transit projects within BART's Capital Program, with an emphasis on system rehabilitation, state of good repair, technology upgrades, and operational efficiency improvements. Projects may include station modernization, traction power and train control upgrades, communications systems, facilities improvements, and other infrastructure investments aligned with BART's strategic priorities.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, including planning, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement coordination, construction management oversight, and project closeout. This role requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, finance, procurement, external contractors, and regional stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Managing consultant and contractor performance and deliverables
• Mitigating service impacts through coordinated construction planning
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements
• Supporting sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptation initiatives
• Integrating equity considerations into capital project delivery
• Driving innovation in project management tools, technology, and practices
• Advancing critical infrastructure rehabilitation and modernization projects
• Strengthening project delivery processes, controls, and reporting transparency

Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical project management expertise, and the ability to navigate a complex public sector environment while maintaining alignment with BART's operational needs and community commitments.

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

• Experience in managing multiple capital projects
• Scope/Schedule/Budget/Quality/Environmental compliance, and Safety experience
• Experience with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) compliance or similar agency requirements
• Construction Management certification preferred
• Professional Engineering certification preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

This assignment offers the opportunity to shape the future of one of the nation's premier transit systems while delivering projects that keep the Bay Area moving.

* This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.

All applicants must apply online t.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling the Talent Acquisition Division at  or emailing employment.

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. 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.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

Applications will be screened to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department…