Senior Project Manager; Capital Systems

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager reports to the Director, Capital Program Delivery, and is responsible for developing, managing, and administering rail projects from design through construction phase for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).

Examples of essential functions include managing the scope, schedule, and budget of Caltrain capital systems projects, responsible for the whole project lifecycle from planning, design, procurement, construction, integration, commissioning, and closeout, developing and maintaining the project execution plan for assigned projects, working closely with the assigned project engineer(s) to ensure that all deliverables are compliant with Caltrain standards, acting as liaison with internal and external stakeholders for assigned projects, providing oversight and directives for Consultants, Resident Engineer, and Construction Management Staff throughout the project, managing assigned projects and support Senior Project Managers and Program Managers as needed, supporting and embracing the Asset Management process in the organization, managing coordination and communications with all involved parties, collaborating with key stakeholders and builds consensus, investigating, negotiating, and resolving project issues, identifying the root cause of problems and presenting appropriate solutions.

Examples of duties include representing assigned Caltrain projects at meetings, performing project management duties, preparing staff reports and presentations for Management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders on assigned projects, negotiating and resolving project issues, working closely with the assigned project engineer(s) to ensure all deliverables are compliant with Caltrain standards, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to represent Caltrain for assigned projects, performing all job duties and responsibilities safely to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm, and performing other duties as assigned.

Supervision:
Works under the general direction of the Director, Capital Program Delivery's supervision or her/his designee who establishes goals, objectives and evaluates performance.

Minimum qualifications:

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, five (5) years fulltime experience in project management of fixed technology projects such as Information Technology, Control, Mechanical, Electrical, or Communication systems, Certified Project Manager Certificate from the Project Management Institute.

Preferred qualifications:

A California Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, experience in Rail Transportation or Construction Management, possess strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, possess a California driver's license with a safe driving record.

Selection process may include:
The process will include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process. Selected candidate must successfully complete a background investigation.

To apply, please visit Caltrain Jobs. Complete an online employment application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or email written request to  Caltrain celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.