Deputy Director, Infrastructure Planning (Facilities)

At the MBTA we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe reliable and accessible transportation. MBTAs core values are built around safety service equity sustainability culture and accessibility and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision mission and includes attendance participation and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

The Deputy Director of Infrastructure Planning will oversee a team managing the development of facilities projects and initiatives from inception through conceptual design for the purpose of evaluating potential project purpose and need and finalizing the project program before advancing into final design and construction to be carried out under the direction of the Capital Delivery Department. The Deputy Director may lead major efforts addition to the portfolio of general employee facilities and station pre-design efforts the Deputy Director will also lead the MBTAs Bus Facility Modernization program.

• Responsible for leading the program and planning phase for bus maintenance facility projects.
• Manage a team of two to three project managers who collectively have responsibility to:
  • Manage projects through the programming/pre-design phase in accordance with the MBTA standards manuals policies and procedures to meet the needs of the MBTA.
  • Identify project requirements with Operations Safety Environmental and System-wide Accessibility and based on site conditions and documentation of issues
  • Develop test fits and conceptual designs using Revit or AutoCAD to support program decision-making and site planning
  • Identify project requirements and conduct project activities with outside agencies abutters utility companies community groups and other third parties affected by the project as required.
  • Develop project target budgets based on project scope comparable examples and other methods to support obtaining capital funds necessary to complete the project.
• Represent the department as the primary liaison with major internal clients for the groups facilities work including the Stations Facilities & Structures department Vehicle Maintenance Engineering & Maintenance Transportation OPSS/Training and Commuter Rail.
• Support leadership in conducting program funding oversight activities and coordinate with other departments including Project Controls Capital Finance and Capital Planning and Programming
• Collaborate and coordinate with Environmental Real Estate and TOD departments including supporting environmental review and property acquisition.
• Coordinate and participate in Project Design Group meetings for ongoing design projects including value engineering sessions constructability reviews and risk workshops as required.
• Organize and prioritize workload of direct reports and be proactive in identifying project needs/requirements and support work assignments that are program specific including management of consultants hired to support the overall program.
• Prepare for and make project presentations to represent the MBTA to elected officials community groups and others as required.
• Lead the procurement of consultants and contractors as required to support conceptual design efforts
• Manage multiple planning design engineering architecture and other technical consultants and consulting teams and contracts to carry out the requirements of each assignment completed on time and on budget.
• Work closely with leadership in creating planning organizing managing and overseeing capital programs related to the modernization/replacement of nine bus maintenance facilities.
• Responsible for updating the Bus Facility Design Guidelines.
• Support leadership in managing the development of and implementation of the departments Bus Modernization Program (CIP) setting goals objectives policies and priorities.
• Respond to each inquiry whether from a customer vendor or co-worker in a courteous and professional manner consistent with the Authoritys Customer Service Quality standard.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Be an active and respectful member of the team.
• Ability to travel to satellite locations within MBTA service areas as needed.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

Supervision

• Team of Project Managers.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Planning Business Administration Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience in complex project management planning design or construction of commercial projects or other large public transit or transportation planning infrastructure projects.
• Three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent organizational analytical confidentiality multi-tasking time management and interpersonal skills.
• Working experience in Revit or equivalent design software
• Working experience in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Strong oral written and interpersonal skills; effective organizational analytical and multitasking abilities.
• Strong people-management and leadership skills with the ability to foster collaboration and drive employee engagement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner.
• Effectively communicate with customers employees contractors and vendors.
• Possess excellent customer service conflict resolution time management communication presentation and speaking skills
• The ability to travel to various MBTA worksites offices and locations.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively with a diverse workforce.

Substitutions

• A masters degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.

• A Masters degree in Architecture Planning Engineering or Construction Managementfrom an accredited institution and
• Six (6) or more years of experience in the management of public works projects (design and/orconstruction) or related experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience managing multiple projects with a construction cost of $20 million or over in atransit and or/design or construction environment.
• Strong project controls knowledge and ability to accurately evaluate cost and schedule.
• Familiarity with FTA FRA and MBTA rules and regulations regarding project deliveryenvironmental requirements and permitting.
• Registered Professional Engineer Registered Architect and/or Certified ConstructionManager.

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read comprehend communicate and respond to instructions orders signs notices inquiries English.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age except if participating in an approved high school internship / co-op program.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston MA metro area as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a diverseworkforce team (or supervise if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules regulations collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO anti-discrimination anti-harassment and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate) including overall employment job performance discipline and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check comprehensive background screening and / or medical Clinic screening potentially including physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned directed or necessary for this position including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op. Additionally interns / co-ops must have valid work authorization and U.S. Social Security Numberprior to starting pre-employment screenings / pre-boarding working in their positions and throughout the duration of their program.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

1. General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary general nature and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties tasks and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.
2. Application Completion: It is each applicants responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. The recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.
3. Application Deadlines:Applicants should apply as soon as possible as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.
4. Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.
5. Work Eligibility:All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States and on an unrestricted MBTA does not have an employer work sponsorship program. However if you have unrestricted work authorization or are sponsored by a separate entity you are welcome to all persons hired will require a U.S. Social Security Number prior to starting the position and employees will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.
6. Interviews:Candidates should ensure they arrive on time are prepared can remain for the duration and if remote are in a quiet place without distraction for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling on a one-time basis and due to something emergent you may be allowed to reschedule the addition Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However should you need to reschedule you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.
7. Safety Sensitive Positions:Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.
8. On-call or 24/7 Positions:Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.
9. Essential / Emergency Staff:During declared states of emergency employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.
10. ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process please contact the MBTAs ADA Unit at or .
11. Diversity Equity and Inclusion:The MBTA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For terms descriptions and definitions related to diversity equity inclusion veteran status and immediate family members that you may find on the application form please visit / Co-Op Benefits: Employees taking part in an internship orco-opat the MBTA are eligible to receive accrued paid sick leave as well as a monthly transportation pass based on the city from which the intern / co-opcommutes to workat no cost. However no additional benefits are currently offered for interns orco-ops.