Manager, Construction Services

Salary : $140,129. 00 - $210,192. 00 Annually

Location : San Carlos, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00077

Division: Rail

Department: Rail Development

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General

This position is responsible for the overall management of the complex construction program associated with Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Caltrain projects. The work schedule regularly requires weekend and night schedules so applicant must be able to work flexible hours that include nights and weekends.
Essential Functions & DutiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage all rail construction activities and is point responsibility for construction delivery.
• Represent construction management interests to internal and external customers, including the attendance of various standing agency management meetings and assigned public meetings.
• Direct the construction management team including agency staff and consultant contracts.
• Resolve project construction and delivery issues. Perform technical and quality assurance reviews of project construction submittals produced by others. Analyze and recommend improvements to the existing project delivery system during the course of performing project management activities.
• Manage project specific data, including cost control, oversight of cost estimate development, cash flow planning and cost and schedule forecasting. Report project status, progress, schedule, budget, cost estimate, forecasting, key issues etc. to JPB senior development management team in electronic format on a regular basis.
• Manage project scope and schedule through implementation of change control procedures. Utilize existing document control systems to maintain project records.
• Review and provide input to project design submissions for constructability and operational impact.
• Develop and manage field Work Directive process.

• Interface with various divisions, including planning, capital program support, engineering support, program management, contracts, finance, operations, and communications.
• Provide professional advice to senior management on successful implementation of key initiatives.
• Work program regularly requires night and weekend schedule.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in the area of construction management.
• Three (3) years of management experience in the area of construction management.

• Experience in railroad infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer license in the state of California and or membership of the appropriate AREMA committee is highly desirable.

• To apply, please visit the Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Continuous Recruitment Until Filled. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required). Incomplete application 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 accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at ***.
• 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.

• Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p. m. of the listed closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. 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.
• We celebrate diversity and are 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.

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6. 5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8. 25 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA memb.