Principal Construction Engineer

Job Description:

Principal Construction Engineer

Description

Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Job Summary

Initial screening of applications received will begin on October 26, 2024.

Pay Rate
Non Rep Pay Grade E08

Annual Salary Rate: $141,610.00 annually (Minimum) - $214,540.00 annually (Maximum)

The negotiable starting salary will be between $ 141,610.00 annually - $182,848.35 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Reports To
Manager of Construction Services, or designee

Current Assignment
This job announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates with extensive knowledge in construction management for vacancies that may occur within the Construction Engineering Services Division within the next twelve (12) months. The current vacancies are capital positions and are subject to time and funding limitations.

The Office of Infrastructure Delivery Department, Construction Engineering Services Division, is currently looking to recruit for Principal Construction Engineers with extensive knowledge in construction management.

Beyond the minimum qualifications, the selected incumbents must have expertise as a technical lead in delivery of capital construction projects with work experience both in the field and office. This position plays a key role in facilitating construction in an operating environment with a priority on safe, swift, and compliant action.

Principal Construction Engineers interact with other groups to reach common understanding and policy decisions, mentor and supervise lower-level engineers within the division, and conduct performance appraisals. They also prepare required Executive Decision Documents, make Board Meeting presentations, lead project budget, and schedule preparation activities.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will perform the following duties, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead construction management team(s) and conduct oversight of capital improvement construction project(s), including manufacturing process, field installation and final inspection and acceptance. Projects may include civil, track, structural, electrical, mechanical, train control, traction power, communication, and other related support systems for operational railway transit.
• Implement construction on active railway and/or operating facilities such as yards, shops, stations and substations.
• Execute problem solving in real time when field conditions conflicts with the design plans.
• Apply knowledge of engineering design, construction, and maintenance to facilitate informed and timely design decisions.
• Monitor change order process, including assistance with estimate reviews, negotiations and briefing stakeholders and management.
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize efficiency.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to facilitate construction support and access requirements.
• Conduct field inspections to monitor compliance with the contract documents.
• Follow construction safety procedures and best safety practices for working on an active railway.
• Utilize knowledge of transit system components and how they affect constructability and construction including traction power, train control, and operations.
• Conduct quarterly performance evaluation and mentoring construction management team(s)

Ideal incumbents will possess the following skills beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to make clear presentations, produce concise technical reports, and explain complex/technical issues to BART management and leaders.
• Knowledge of project management and construction management practices, including document control, project reporting, and risk management.
• Familiarity with civil, track, structural, electrical, mechanical, train control, traction power, communication, and other related support systems, and a keen interest in staying abreast of emerging technologies, developments, and trends in these fields.
• Possessing strong interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of critical path method scheduling.
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days at a time (in rotation with others), to work occasionally during overnight and weekend maintenance windows, and to work occasionally in noisy and dirty environments or in foul weather and in close proximity to moving trains.
• Possession of a CCM certification, a PMP certification, or a PE license. A PE license is preferred.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license

Ideal incumbent is preferred, but not required, to have the following:

• 2 years verifiable experience in a supervisor role
• 1 year experience working on rail transit agency projects

Selection process
Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U.S. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

Application Process
Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov, or on EmployeeConnect.
All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. Online applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

Examples of Duties

Assumes responsibility for planning, budgeting, overseeing, and implementing the most complex and large-scale construction projects for the District.

Establishes schedules and methods for providing project administration services; oversees the inspection and verification of quantities of materials; ensures adherence to specifications; identifies resource needs; monitors progress of large scale construction projects; allocates resources accordingly.

Participates in the development of policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.

Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.

Plans, prioritizes, assigns and may supervise and review the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of professional engineering, design or construction project duties; may serve as resident engineer, or supervise those assigned as resident engineer on assigned construction project.

Represents the District with full authority to enforce contract requirements; evaluates proposed contract changes; prepares independent engineering cost estimates of revised project scopes; inspects construction at substantial and final completion stages.

Participates in the selection of contracted staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.

Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures

Prepares analytical and statistical reports on assigned project operations and activities.

Initiates and evaluates design and field engineering changes during construction; recommends approval of and submits contractor's progress payment applications; recommends retention levels as appropriate.

Coordinates with Coordinates with other divisions, departments and outside agencies on areas of work within their jurisdiction; administers control of required documentation for construction contracts.

Prepares or reviews a variety of reports and correspondence on assigned construction projects including Inspector's Daily Reports, monthly and final completion reports, contract modifications and field or design engineering changes.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering design and construction.

Participates in the resolution of construction contract claim issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :
A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience :
Four (4) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable professional engineering project administration experience.

Other Requirements :
Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and testing as assigned.

Substitution :
Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of :

• Principles and practices of engineering design or construction contract management.
• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive engineering design or construction program.
• Principles and practices of project scheduling and management.
• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of construction contract management.
• Principles and practices of engineering cost estimating.
• Methods and techniques of field measuring and testing.
• Methods and techniques of conducting facility or construction site inspection.
• Contract administration and management.
• Materials and equipment used in engineering and construction projects.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Current office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Specialized computer programs or systems utilized in construction engineering project design including CADD.
• Related building codes, regulations and provisions.
• Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Skill in :

• Supervising, organizing and reviewing the work of lower level staff.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures.
• Directing and coordinating various District engineering design and construction projects.
• Preparing design and construction cost estimates.
• Negotiating, managing and administering contracts.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.
• Interpreting and preparing revisions to engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Conducting and overseeing field inspections, measurements, and testing.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Equal Employment Opportunity GroupBox1

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov .

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs .

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) prides itself in offering best in class benefits packages to employees of the District. Currently, the following benefits may be available to employees in this job classification.

Highlights

• Medical Coverage (or $350/month if opted out)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Insurance (Basic and Enhanced Plans Available)
• Retirement Plan through the CA Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
  • 2% @ 55 (Classic Members)
  • 2% @ 62 (PEPRA Members)
  • 3% at 50 (Safety Members - Classic)
  • 2.7% @ 57 (Safety Members - PEPRA)
  • Reciprocity available for existing members of many other public retirement systems (see BART website and/or CalPERS website for details)

Money Purchase Pension Plan (in-lieu of participating in Social Security tax)

• 6.65% employer contribution up to annual maximum of $1,868.65

Deferred Compensation & Roth 457 Sick Leave Accruals (12 days per year) Vacation Accruals (3-6 weeks based on time worked w/ the District) Holidays: 9 observed holidays and 5 floating holidays Life Insurance w/ ability to obtain additional coverage Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Survivor Benefits through BART Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care Commuter Benefits Free BART Passes for BART employees and eligible family members.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$141,610.00 - $214,540.00 Annually