View Capital Projects Manager

Spokane Transit is currently in the beginning of a 10-year plan called Connect 2035.The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for all phases of assigned projects, ensuring all required tasks are performed on time and within budget. This position is critical for the implementation of Spokane Transit’s adopted plans and programs. Assigned projects are typically associated with one of three broad capital program categories: operational and passenger facilities, maintenance and administration facilities and high-performance transit implementation.

Operating projects with similar attributes to capital projects may also be assigned. Many of these projects are high profile with substantial interaction with partner agencies and entities. They are also subject to intense public scrutiny. Specific responsibilities include planning, scheduling, budget management, quality control, safety, and coordination of subcontractors and internal staff. The position manages relationships with consultants and contractors and develops project scopes, negotiates hourly rates, prepares reports, develops, and maintains schedules and budgets, and ensures quality reviews are complete.

The Capital Projects Manager is also responsible for the identification of scheduling and cost variances and the implementation of recommendations for corrective action for negative variance. Additional responsibilities include providing technical and quality guidance to the STA Executive Team as requested.

• Oversees contractors and consultants in successfully delivering assigned projects. Assigned projects will generally be defined in the adopted Capital Improvement Program.
• Coordinates with long-range planning efforts in developing the scope and schedule of each
  assigned project.
• Develops the scopes of work for each assigned capital project for review and approval and
  inclusion in STA’s Capital Improvement Program and as a critical step in procurement of design and
  construction services.
• Prepares schedules, estimates and budgets that are complete, realistic, and fully meet project
  goals for each assigned capital project, responsible for adhering to the approved project schedules
  and budgets, able to express project parameters in project charter.
• In coordination with the Purchasing Department and others, participates in the procurement of
  professional and construction services for assigned projects.
• Supports any steering committees and special commissions and other internal and external
  stakeholders in their oversight of projects design and project delivery.
• Coordinates with STA Communications Department on public education efforts associated with
  project design development and delivery.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation of contract negotiations, changes orders,
  interpretation and compliance monitoring for contractors and design consultants for approval.
  Ensures strict adherence to Federal Transit Administration Third-Party Contracting regulations and
  guidance, state statutes and STA procurement policy. Ensures public works projects meet state and
  federal requirements for bidding and construction, including the Davis-Bacon Act.
• Manages the review and evaluation of development of and changes to engineering and architectural
  specifications. Leads and manages consultants’ activities on all aspects of assigned projects.
  Resolves issues associated with contract fulfillment. Manages the process of resolving issues that
  arise between STA and contractors. Ensures contractors’ deliverables meet contract specifications,
  timetables, and budget.
• Maintains close coordination with local and state transportation officials in ensuring
  integration of new transit facilities and operations within public rights of way.
• Ensures contractors obtain…