Vice President of Construction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

Reports to the Senior Vice President of Development for the company's Capital Programs functions. Assists the Senior Vice President in preparation of the division’s manpower and budget activities. Provides construction leadership to the program delivery team on pre-construction services, managing contractors, contracting strategy, construction means and methods, phasing, and sequencing of work during the project lifecycle. Works closely with the Major Capital Program Officer, Project Director, Deputy Project Director, Project Managers, and Program Managers to optimize project delivery on multiple projects of varying sizes. Monitors and manages the construction management process, including Quality Programs and Safety Program interfaces. Ensures contractor’s work meets regulatory guidelines, applicable codes, laws, and FTA requirements; helps evaluate engineered solutions relevant to successfully constructing and delivering capital projects.

This position is responsible for supporting the Senior Vice President of Development in all activities related to organizational goals including hiring, employee training and retention, and overall program delivery. Prepares and/or gives presentations to senior management, Board of Trustees, the media, political entities, and outside groups/organizations. Discussions may often involve complex, sensitive and/or confidential issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs the administration, coordination, and supervision of work performed by outside consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving the scope of work, schedules, and budgets for various assigned construction projects; reviews construction work plans for sufficiency, interfaces, and safe execution of the work; Ensures each assigned capital project is delivered on schedule and on budget.
• Provides oversight and evaluation of engineering solutions for construction problems, alternate technical concepts, and feasibility of unsolicited proposals.
• Provides oversight in preparing bidding documents for projects of varying sizes and contracting methods, including industry outreach, pre-bid conferences, and clarification from bidders.
• Assists in the development of risk registers and identifies mitigation options for reducing project risk.
• Assists in coordinating with partner agencies on interfaces with stakeholders from project inception until project closeout.
• Assists with contract negotiations with consultants, contractors, and other 3rd party stakeholders.
• Works closely with the Engineering, Capital Program and the Special Projects teams to develop Program Schedules and Program Budgets and Project Cost Estimates.
• Responsible for monitoring resource levels in the field against baseline scheduled resources on projects related to managing project delivery.
• Responsible for ensuring capital projects are constructed in compliance with architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, addendums, and contractual provisions.
• Oversees the work performed under the Director of Capital Programs, including engineering, real estate and passenger amenities.
• Prepares and/or reviews project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor and/or materials, bids, and close-out documents for capital projects.
• Develops and/or assists in creating Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for capital project planning, feasibility, engineering/design services, and construction/delivery.
• Serves as an advisor to Major Capital Program Officer on activities related to advanced project definition, project development, pre-construction, and construction phases of a Major Capital Program.
• Develops, implements, and monitors policies and procedures to assure consistency with best industry practices and applicable company-wide policies.
• Requires administrative direction, setting own standard of performance, limited only by company policy and budgets. Has direct responsibility for final results.
• Develops management, teamwork, and leadership skills in team members through example, guidance, training, and delegation.
• Oversees the workforce and in a safe, cost-effective way to meet the demand of service delivery.
• Updates the Board of Trustees/ATD Board, the President/CEO, and Senior Vice
• President on project and program status through written reports or correspondence; formal presentations and/or informational discussions.
• Maintains a network of contacts with outside entities, such as the City of San Antonio (COSA), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Bexar County, Regional Mobility Authority (RMA), etc.
• This job description excludes marginal functions that are incidental to performing the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction or a related field.
• Minimum (10) years of relevant experience in the construction industry delivering infrastructure projects in metropolitan areas.
• Extensive experience in pre-construction bidding, design, and construction of multi-contract, multi-year transit, and transportation projects.
• Experience utilizing alternative delivery system, construction management at risk, and traditional design-bid- built contracting methodologies is desirable.
• Proven successful experience managing similar transit or transportation programs.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of managing complex projects and consultant contracts.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and controlling architectural and engineering segments.
• Knowledgeable in capital project planning, development, delivery, scheduling, and cost/document control.
• Strong judgment, analytical, mathematical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Effective communicator, capable of maintaining confidentiality and interacting with all organizational levels using tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Able to perform research, reach independent judgments, and advise staff with minimal administrative direction.
• Proficient in project management techniques, scheduling, and timeline diagrams using PC software.
• Skilled in using MS Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Committed to maintaining good work attendance and ensuring safety in all tasks performed.
• Compliant with EEO policies and the Diversity Program, demonstrating a commitment to safety, health, and system security.