The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or “the agency”) connects San Franciscans with their communities to enhance the economy, environment and, ultimately, the quality of life in the city. As an agency within the City and County of San Francisco, the SFMTA is responsible for managing the city’s transportation network. The agency has more than 6,000 employees who are responsible for the management of all ground and some underground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking and curb management, street operations, walking, and taxis.

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt – Full-Time (Not to exceed 36 months) - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Application Opening Date: June 27, 2024

Application Filing Deadline: July 25, 2024

Recruitment ID: TEX-5502-148234

Compensation Range: $183,924 to $198,042

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM

Please Note: A cover letter and resume must be attached to the online application.

Position Description:

The Program Delivery and Support unit is seeking to hire a Project Manager to deliver zero emission related projects including vehicle procurement, charging infrastructure, yard management, telematics, and smart charging.

The Project Manager will have extensive technical competency of the projects related to BEB technology, charging infrastructure technology, onboard systems, and is expected to work cross-functionally with engineers, consultants, vendors, and installers to deliver transit technology projects in their complete scope, within budget and adherence to schedule. The Project Manager may be responsible for a number of projects, but a significant portion of this position's time will be spent in management of projects that meet the criteria below.

It is highly desirable that the candidate possess strong written and communications skills to collaborate successfully with the SFMTA Board, MTA Executive Team, Transit Division Senior Management, Operations and Maintenance Team, Technology Solution and Integration Team, MTA Legal Team, Government Affairs, Communications Team, Peer Transit Agencies, and Federal and State Agencies.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

• Leads Junior and Assistant Engineers to prepare cost estimates, scope, schedule, and overall project budget.

• Manages vehicle procurement projects; works with IT, Transit Technology, and various systems providers to deploy and manage onboard vehicle projects such as CAD/AVL, ITS (Intelligent Transportation System), video surveillance, traffic signal priority systems, destination signs, passenger counters, customer information systems, vehicle telematics, and autonomous vehicle systems.

• Plays a role in the organization of zero emission transition by coordinating all required transitional activities.

• Writes memos, recommendations and talking points for various items related to trolleys and zero emission transition.

• Helps with the development of 5-year and 20-year CIP for fleet electrification.

• Works with the communication team to communicate SFMTA’s transition plan internally/externally.

• Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project. Ensures that the project meets or exceeds the goals established in these plans.

• Prepares documents, including advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, and contract bonds; negotiates contracts and contract modifications; resolves clarifications from vendors and address their requests by issuing addendums.

• Manages and reviews the preparation of complex vehicle designs, infrastructure designs and construction documents by establishing priorities, assigning tasks, allocating resources and monitoring progress to assure quality and cost-effective performance of design work.

• Issues task order for As Needed Consultant.

• Prepare CIP packets and Budget revisions and work with Finance/Accounting on Budget revisions and funding allocations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering or planning plus four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience, OR

• A Bachelor's Degree in another field plus six (6) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project, OR

• Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project, OR

• California registration as professional engineer or architect.

Notes:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience in preparing or assisting in the preparation of contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments and vehicle procurement projects.

• Direct experience in:

• Transit industry

• Fleet engineering

• Battery Electric Vehicles

• Electric Trolley Vehicles

• Project Management

• Vehicle Procurement

• Knowledge of charging infrastructure methodology and standards

• Up-to-date knowledge of transit industry and industry trends as it relates to the introduction of zero emission buses and associated facility and infrastructure needs.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; honesty, tactful, responsiveness, emotional intelligence, self- awareness

• Up-to-date knowledge of transit industry and industry trends as it relates to onboard vehicle technologies.

• Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary, diverse workforce, including operations staff, maintenance technicians, technical professionals, contractors, executives and elected officials, and stakeholder groups.

• Experience in public sector procurement, contract administration, or project management (local, state, or federal government).

• Experience of financial management of public sector projects, budgeting, monitoring expenditures, funding, and cashflow.

• Experience working with public transit agencies or as an employee of a public transit agency.

• Experience managing the activities of contractors and tradespeople, as well as transit operations, wayside maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and in-field personnel such as construction managers, resident engineers, and inspectors during the construction phase.

• Experience managing construction schedules and working with third-party vendors and contractors to deliver public infrastructure projects on-time and on-budget.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate with diplomacy and lead project meetings with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification. Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be used to determine candidates' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to move forward in the selection process.

• Information About the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

• Conviction History

• Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Disaster Service Worker (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

• ADA Accommodation

• Right to Work (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#identification)

• Copies of Application Documents

• Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)

For questions or inquiries, please contact: Ruel Cantos, Senior Human Resources Analyst at ruel.cantos@sfmta.com.  

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.