Transit Infrastructure Manager

Join a Mission That Moves Richmond

GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC’s headquarters powers 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Capital Improvement Program Manager, the Capital Improvement Project Manager for Transit Infrastructure oversees, manages, and coordinates the development and implementation of assigned capital improvement projects from conceptualization through final acceptance, including planning, design and engineering, procurement, construction, close-out, and asset implementation.

The position is primarily responsible for managing GRTC’s transit infrastructure, including bus stop improvements (included but not limited to shelters, benches, trash receptacles, landing pads, signage, and related passenger amenities) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations, but will also manage other capital projects as assigned.

The incumbent ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, in compliance with applicable regulations, and achieve intended operational and customer service outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop project plans and implementation approaches, including scope, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, milestones, and resource requirements for assigned capital improvement projects
• Monitor and update project schedules, budgets, expenditures, and forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure assigned projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with established goals and performance standards.
• Collect, assess, and evaluate existing conditions related to transit infrastructure and passenger amenities to support project development and prioritization.
• Coordinate with internal departments, local jurisdictions, consultants, contractors, funding partners, and other stakeholders to support project development, implementation, and delivery
• Coordinate jurisdictional approvals and permitting activities required for transit infrastructure improvements.
• Work with Procurement to prepare and administer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), task orders, consultant contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Coordinate with Grants Administration to prepare funding requests and provide accurate reporting to funding partners.
• Review project documents, including construction drawings, maintenance of traffic plans, staging plans, signage and markings plans, technical reports, and construction specifications.
• Develop and maintain project tracking systems, databases, and project files to monitor scope, schedule, budget, milestones, deliverables, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate ongoing infrastructure transit improvement projects with existing and planned transit services, bus stops, shelters, amenities, and related capital initiatives.
• Lead project progress meetings, coordinate status updates, review meeting minutes, and communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports documenting project accomplishments, upcoming activities, risks, schedule variances, and budget status for leadership and executive management.
• Working closely with the Director of Capital Construction and Facility Improvement and the Capital Improvement Program Manager, negotiate critical and controversial issues and resolve conflicts impacting project schedules, costs, scope, and deliverables.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving skills in planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing complex capital projects.
• Coordinate the needs of multiple departments and stakeholders to ensure project consistency and successful delivery.
• Develop and implement project-specific quality assurance and quality control measures.
• Review and approve contractor invoices and payment requests.
• Oversee, direct, and monitor consultant and contractor activities in the field and prepare necessary contract administration documentation and certifications for payment processing.
• Coordinate procurement and installation of transit infrastructure amenities and related project materials.
• Ensure contract task orders, amendments, and change orders are properly administered and executed.
• Provide presentations, briefings, and project updates to management, stakeholders, governing bodies, and the public as needed
• Ensure project compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106, Section 4(f), and other funding and permitting requirements
• Support transit infrastructure asset renewal, replacement, enhancement, and maintenance initiatives to improve safety, accessibility, and customer experience.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

In accordance with our mission statement, additional duties and/or tasks may be assigned to maintain seamless service for the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experiences / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of two years of project management experience; transportation or infrastructure project experience preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• OSHA certifications preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans, narrative specifications, and other construction-related documents.
• Familiarity with the NEPA process for transit projects.
• Strong planning, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work products and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Experience working with local, state, or federal government agencies preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in both office and field environments.
• Field activities may include walking, climbing, and standing at construction sites in varying weather conditions.

GRTC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WHO VALUES DIVERSITY IN THE WORKFORCE