General
The Program Manager, Infrastructure & Capital Projects will be responsible for the engineering functions that support infrastructure and capital projects for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans).
The Bus Infrastructure and Capital Projects Department oversees the delivery of major bus fleet and facilities infrastructure projects for SamTrans. The department’s projects include design and construction of zero emission infrastructure for battery electric buses (BEBs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs)paratransit vehicles, and nonrevenue vehicles totaling nearly 400 vehicles. Other projects include sea level rise and flood mitigation structures, bus administration, transportation, and maintenance buildings, and other structures at SamTrans' North and South Base Facilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, January 11, 2026 (1stcutoff Sunday, December 28, 2025)
Essential Functions & Duties
Examples of Essential Functions:
- Lead and administer the development of Standard Plans, Specifications, and the Design Quality Management Plan for SamTrans projects utilizing district employees and consultants.
- Develop and institute structure and project control templates that yield effective infrastructure project management.
- Subject matter expert for technical elements and administrative decisions for project and construction management personnel responsible for multiple diverse infrastructure projects.
- Manage general engineering and architecture functions, making key decisions regarding design documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Accountable for strategic decisions and oversight of infrastructure projects’ scope, schedule, budget, and product quality throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry best practices.
- Make critical, time-sensitive decisions on construction-related issues to prevent delays and avoid costly change orders.
- Administration: Select, manage, and hold accountable vendors, contractors, and professional services, including ensuring DBE, SBE, and labor compliance policies are followed.
- Provide project status updates and recommendations to a broad audience of interested parties, community groups (advocacy), executive team, and board of directors.
- Direct and support project management staff, ensuring effective execution and delivery of projects.
- Supervise staff. Hire, mentor and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.
Examples of Essential Duties:
- Utilize independent judgement in construction oversight, compliance, and corrective actions when needed.
- Manage and champion the development of Standard Plans, Specifications, Quality Management Plans, and related documents to improve department workflows and practices.
- Plan, direct, and evaluate work activities of assigned staff, consultants, and contractors; resolve problems and implement corrective actions.
- Provide direction and collaborate in short-term and long-term strategic planning/development of the bus infrastructure on behalf of bus operations.
- Perform quality assurance checks on consultant deliverables and perform independent technical reviews of SamTrans projects.
- Investigate, evaluate, and resolve project issues by identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Lead stakeholder communications by presenting recommendations, facilitating input, and building consensus to resolve conflicts.
- Present documents, findings, and recommendations to Executive Management and the Board.
- Oversee development of contract solicitations, conduct evaluations, and make award recommendations.
- Serve as subject matter expert on technical and regulatory matters affecting bus facility and infrastructure projects.
- Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies during project implementation to ensure compliance with their guidelines.
- Represent SamTrans before the Board of Directors, city councils, state/federal/local agencies, and the public at meetings and hearings.
- Develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts and cooperative agreements with governmental agencies, consultants, and contractors.
- Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Director Infrastructure & Capital Projects who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.
Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or a closely related field.
- Seven (7) years full-time increasingly responsible project management experience in the area of civil, electrical, mechanical, or other related engineering design, construction management, and/or public works project management.
- Three (3) years full-time direct management level supervision of engineering staff.
- Possess a registered Professional Engineer License in the state of California.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in design and construction management and delivery of complex engineering design projects for public transit agencies.
- Leadership of engineering design teams and projects.
- Experience with federal, state, and local funded projects.
- Experience with Quality Control/Quality Assurance throughout a project lifecycle.
- Experience with Storm Water System Design management.
- Development of Capital Improvement Plans and Budgets.
- Experience working in Transportation Operations and Maintenance.
- Knowledge of CEQA and NEPA requirements, especially those relevant to transit agencies.
- Able to possess a valid California drivers’ license.
- The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.
How to Apply
Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date through GovernmentJobs.com. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information).
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
