Director Of Expansion Engineering

Qualifications

Please apply to this position by sending your resume to with your contact information to Frank T. Martin, President of Frank T. Martin Consult, LLC. E-Mail: [email protected]; Phone: 850-321-3948. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and a minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, administration and implementation of system wide infrastructure expansion (building infrastructure and systems, rail stations, rail yards, bus garages, rail track/trackway, structures, utilities, parking lots), preferably in a rapid transit environment. Thorough knowledge of infrastructure contract development, preparation, and administration required. Highly effective verbal, written, analytical, problem solving, planning and negotiating skills necessary. Registration as a Professional Engineer in Georgia desirable. Supervisory experience required. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Basic Functions

SUMMARY Directs MARTA's long range Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for expansion of MARTA’s system within partner jurisdictions as determined in the More MARTA Program. Directs and oversees the rehabilitation, enhancement, expansion, and regulatory compliance of complex projects, including but not limited to: the implementation of bus and arterial rapid transit, light and heavy rail transit, station enhancements, new Bus and Rail Facilities, and any other complex projects prescribed through the More MARTA Program. Serves as the lead in the solicitation and selection of architectural and engineering consultants, management and administration of consultant contracts, and payment of invoices. Directs MARTA and contract personnel, including other business units, in the implementation of all activities related to MARTA's design and construction projects to ensure scope schedule compliance and budget adherence. Makes recommendations and presentations to the Executive Management Team (EMT) or Board of Directors on technical matters pertaining to Expansion Engineering. Provides recommendations and advises the Assistant General Manager of Capital Program Delivery of items affecting daily operations. Serves as a liaison to partner jurisdictions and the FTA for project requiring federal oversight. Provides technical oversight to the General Engineering Consultant's (GEC) and specialized A/E firms. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manages and directs MARTA's long range Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for expansion of MARTA’s system within partner jurisdictions as determined in the More MARTA Program. 2. Directs and oversees the rehabilitation, enhancement, expansion, and regulatory compliance of complex projects, including but not limited to: the implementation of bus and arterial rapid transit, light and heavy rail transit, station enhancements, new Bus and Rail Facilities, and any other complex projects prescribed through the More MARTA Program. 3. Serves as the lead in the solicitation and selection of architectural and engineering consultants, management and administration of consultant contracts, and payment of invoices. 4. Provides support throughout the full expansion project lifecycle including planning, design, implementation, testing, operations and maintenance support and decommissioning. 5. Directs MARTA and contract personnel, including other business units, in the implementation of all activities related to MARTA's design and construction projects to ensure scope schedule compliance and budget adherence. 6. Manages and oversees the program management of contracts during the design and implementation to ensure requirements of the Contract are met. Coordinates contract activities with Technology, Contracts and Procurement, Legal, Budget, Finance, Architecture, Construction and Project Controls. 7. Participates in meetings as required, including planning, design, pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, partnering, negotiation, and audit review meetings. 8. Makes recommendations and presentations to the Executive Management Team (EMT) or Board of Directors on technical matters pertaining to Expansion Projects. 9. Serves as a liaison to partner jurisdictions and the FTA for project requiring federal oversight. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and supervises all personnel assigned to Expansion Engineering and oversees all infrastructure work performed by General Engineering Consultant (GEC) or specialized consultants. Interviews, hires, and develops subordinate personnel; sets standards and evaluates performance of employees; provides feedback, coaches, disciplines, and discharges as appropriate. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Registration as a Professional Engineer in Georgia desirable. MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please apply to this position by sending your resume to with your contact information to Frank T. Martin, President of Frank T. Martin Consult, LLC. E-Mail: [email protected]; Phone: 850-321-3948.

Classification

Exempt

Exempt

Number of Openings

1

Reports To

AGM ENGINEERING & INFRACTURE

AGM ENGINEERING & INFRACTURE

Salary Range

$90,677-$136,016

Salary Grade

00023

00023

Work Hours

37.5

Work Days

Posting Type

Both Internal and External