Director of Capital Projects and Delivery

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief Development and Technology Officer, the Director of Capital Projects & Delivery plans, directs, and oversees NCTD's capital project portfolio from concept through closeout, with accountability for safety, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder outcomes. The position provides day-to-day leadership to the Project Delivery Manager and their Senior Project Analysts (SPAs), and to Project Managers delivering facilities, stations, parking, and administrative building projects.

The Director ensures projects align to asset-driven priorities, regulatory requirements, Board policies, funding constraints, and NCTD's North Star goals.

This role leads a cross-functional delivery program spanning design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating closely with internal divisions, SANDAG, local jurisdictions, and external partners. The incumbent exercises a high degree of foresight and judgment in solving complex delivery challenges and managing consultants and contractors on multi-year capital programs.

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Development and Technology Officer and works closely with the Development Services Division and other District staff as required. Direct reports include:
Project Delivery Manager and Project Managers assigned to the DSD Division. Also supervises the work of consultants and contractors, and collaborates as a member of multi-disciplinary project teams.

Normal working conditions for this position are in both an office and field setting. Business travel may be required periodically between District sites, governmental agencies, consultant facilities, and other locations as required.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the capital delivery portfolio and annual CIP execution plan; set delivery strategy, standards, and stage-gate requirements; drive monthly health reviews and performance reporting.
• Direct the Project Delivery Manager and SPA team on analytics, schedule/cost control, risk, change, and reporting; coach PMs on contract, construction, and closeout best practices.
• Represent Capital Projects & Delivery at executive reviews and the Board, preparing clear, concise staff reports and presentations.

• Oversee scope development, independent cost estimates, procurement strategies (DBB/DB/CMGC/JOC), construction administration, testing/commissioning, and operational handover.
• Identify and manage risks/issues; implement mitigation and recovery plans; elevate critical decisions promptly.
• Coordinate with Procurement & Contracts Administration (PCA) on solicitations, negotiations, awards, claims, and change control; ensure compliance with PCA policies and timelines.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Real Estate, Safety, Finance, IT, and Systems Technology; align delivery with operational readiness and life-cycle maintainability.
• Coordinate with SANDAG, municipalities, County, and state/federal partners (FTA, FRA, CPUC) on permits, approvals, and funding/oversight requirements; prepare for and participate in audits.

• Ensure projects meet applicable codes/standards (IBC/CBC, ADA, NFPA, OSHA) and environmental obligations (e.g., MS4) throughout design and construction.
• Support emergency response related to project construction impacts or District assets as needed.

• Develop and manage project and departmental operating budgets; integrate grant and capital funding constraints; ensure accurate…