Director-Capital Delivery Standards & Governance

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Under general direction of the Capital Delivery Department's Transformation Division Executive Director, directs and oversees the development, implementation, governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Capital Delivery Department policies, procedures, standards, specifications, templates, governance frameworks, and supporting business processes that enable consistent and effective delivery of the Agency's capital program.

Compensation range is $160k to $276k with a midpoint of $218k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

Health Benefits:

We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).

Paid Time Off:
Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year. Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.

Pet Insurance discount. ORCA Card:
All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. Tuition Reimbursement:
Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services. Compensation Practices:
We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Directs the development, implementation, governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Capital Delivery Department policies, procedures, standards, manuals, templates, governance frameworks, and business processes supporting the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout of capital projects.

Responsible for Department-wide standards, policies, procedures, governance documentation, technical manuals, workflow documentation, process maps, RACI matrices, templates, and process improvement initiatives.

Leads and manages the development, implementation, maintenance, and periodic update of these materials across Capital Delivery.

Serves as the Department owner and steward of Project Controls Policies and Procedures (PCPPs), ensuring policies remain current, effective, compliant, and aligned with agency, state, federal, and FTA requirements.

Directs the development, maintenance, implementation, and periodic update of Division 01 Specifications, General Conditions, standard operating procedures, templates, guidance documents, governance documentation, and other Capital Delivery standards.

Establishes and administers governance processes for the creation, review, approval, publication, revision, and retirement of departmental policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and supporting documentation.

Partners with PMIS leadership, Program & Project Performance, Program & Project Controls, Scheduling/Estimating/Risk/VE, Document Controls, and other business stakeholders to ensure policies, procedures, standards, governance requirements, decision workflows, stage gates, dashboards, reporting requirements, and business processes are effectively integrated into PMIS solutions and supporting business systems.

Monitors and evaluates implementation of departmental policies, procedures, standards, and governance…