AVP Systems Engineering

Pay Range:

$122,308.00 - $201,808.00

Supervisory Organization:

VP Capital Programs

Country:

United States of America

Address:

1401 PACIFIC AVE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1A - Officials and Executives (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

Under the general direction of the Vice President, Capital Programs of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Directs and oversees the activities of personnel engaged in systems engineering project development; design and construction functions and engineering analysis functions to include vehicles, signals, communications, traction power, and fare collection activities associated with implementation, operation and maintenance of DARTs rail and streetcar system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and secures approval of goals and policies for systems engineering and streetcar projects with broad latitude for decision-making. Submits recommendations to the VP, Capital Programs, for approval and/or Board of Director action.

• Assumes a leadership role in development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and standards that affect most, if not all, organizational components within division. Provides input to a variety of departmental policies and procedures.

• Manages assigned projects. Oversee and instruct consultants and contractors on assigned projects. Monitors performance of work to ensure compliance with DART Standards. Monitors project cost, schedule and scope status, identifies project risks and recommends changes to ensure compliance with established project objectives and to mitigate risk impacts.

• Responsible for the oversight of the State of Good Repair Program and Asset Management Division (including the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan) within the department.

• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance Departments as necessary to ensure collaboration on the repair, replacement, and modernization of agency assets.

• Administers, reviews, evaluates, and coordinates activities of consultants related to assigned project(s).

• Manages Dallas Streetcar contract with City of Dallas, including the development of annual operating budget, capital budget, and performance metrics. 

• Directs department staffing requirements, succession planning, and staff performance management program, mentors junior staff persons within the department and outside the department.

• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, recommends termination of subordinate personnel according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides recommendation to the VP, Capital Programs, regarding employment actions associated with subordinate personnel.

• Develops, submits for approval, and monitors section operating budget. Participates with budget preparation and periodic reviews. Takes action to correct variances.

• Prepares a variety of reports for executive and senior management review such as project status, resource allocation, budget, division activities, status reports, etc.

• Provides the primary interface between construction contractors and system engineering team within the DART Development Department.

• Directs and participates in the negotiation of contract changes and supplemental agreements. Performs technical reviews of projects and prepares technical reports and correspondence.

• Collaborates with other DART departments such as Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Capital Planning, Marketing & Communications, to implement capital projects and routine maintenance initiatives.

• Manages the department’s activities in support of executive management requirements for written and oral communication with the DART Board of Directors, municipal officials, and representatives and staff from regional governments on issues relating to systems engineering and streetcar efforts.

• Remains current on new industry trends, methods, and technology.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture or related field.

• Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in managing engineering and/or construction projects and contracts. Transit experience is preferred.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred for this position to apply prudent engineering principals and standards within management portfolio.

• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.

• Knowledge of budget development/analysis, and operational cost factors.

• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

• Proficiency in PC and knowledge of software applications, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications of Word and Excel or other job-related software applications.

• Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical, and administrative problems.

• Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.

• Ability to read a situation quickly. Good at focused listening. Can effectively negotiate difficult agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.