Assistant Director, Capital Delivery, Asset Management, Roadside Tolling

This listing closes on 7/19/2026 at 11:55 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada);
Tijuana.

Employer

Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Salary

$ - $ Annually

Location

375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA

Job Type

Regular/Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

167

Section

CART - Capital Delivery, Asset Management, Roadside Tolling

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 at 11:55 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada);
Tijuana

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.

Final date to receive applications IS SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026, AT 11:55 PM

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY

A resume is required with your application

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!

ABOUT THE TEAM

MTC's Capital Delivery, Asset Management and Roadside Tolling (CART) Section brings together many MTC initiatives focused on improving mobility, reliable system operations, and preservation of the region's transportation system in support of a connected, equitable and sustainable Bay Area. The team is responsible for the full lifecycle of customer-oriented, multi-modal projects and programs with a focus on express lane, managed lane and toll bridge corridors.

In addition, the section supports regional partners with risk management and governance for mega-project delivery. The section's work is done in close partnership with Caltrans, the California Highway Patrol, county transportation agencies, transit operators and local jurisdictions. The Toll Bridge Program unit is one of five units within CART.

ABOUT THE ROLE Under the general direction of the Section Director, the Assistant Director, Toll Bridge Program Manager will lead a team that is responsible for managing the health and performance of infrastructure under the responsibility of the Bay Area Toll Authority. This infrastructure includes the seven state owned toll bridges and roadway assets. The Assistant Director will lead a team responsible for asset management, capital improvement planning, program management, maintenance support, bridge toll policy, and delivery of selected capital projects.

This requires close coordination with Caltrans, regional agencies, county transportation agencies, internal units and contractors.

Depending on need, other responsibilities related to toll operations, supporting regional planning, and construction management could be assigned.

The Assistant Director will lead a team of direct reports, consultants and staff and is expected to successfully execute responsibilities and duties by managing reporting staff and available resources.

As a member of the MTC management/leadership team, the Assistant Director is expected to initiate, implement, and carry to completion projects, initiatives, programs, and operations. The Assistant Director will provide leadership by supporting, mentoring, and motivating staff, developing and maintaining relationships, and fostering cross-section collaboration. Providing strategic direction in project management and project delivery, contract management, organizational alignment, change management, fiscal analysis, resource management, and innovation is essential.

New project, initiatives, and responsibilities may be assigned to the Assistant Director to keep up with changing program requirements and agency objectives.

Under the general direction of the Section Director, Capital Delivery, Asset Management, Roadside Tolling, the specific assignments and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Strategic Management

• Develop a roadmap for toll bridge and related roadway infrastructure asset management and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and update the toll bridge asset management plan in alignment with direction provided by BATA.
• Develop strategies to understand and manage risks to bridges and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and update plans used to guide funding and investments by BATA on the toll bridges.
• Develop policies and procedures for interagency coordination with Caltrans to ensure bridge and infrastructure health.
• Coordinate with Deputy Executive Director, Mobility, Section Director, Assistant Directors, Principals, and Seniors to define MTC's strategic role in the upkeep and performance of its roadside tolling infrastructure.
• Develop strategies to effectively maintain bridge and roadway infrastructure.
• Build partnerships with regional agencies, Caltrans, and CHP to ensure service levels and operating consistency within…