Salary range is $152K to $288K with a midpoint of $220K. Total compensation includes project-based premiums that reflect project complexity, political sensitivity, size, and strategic importance. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint of the base range, however, we may go higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
- Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Deputy Executive Director (DED) leads a cross-disciplinary team responsible for enterprise asset management, planning and oversight of State of Good Repair projects, utilities, and other projects and programs. The DED will work with the ED to carry out the vision of transforming Sound Transit’s maintenance to a condition-based maintenance program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Plans for and oversees the performance of assigned projects, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, safety, security, and quality across all phases—final design, construction, start-up/testing, and rail activation. Ability to staff resources to include PM and CM resources. Performance tracking and reporting is required on an ongoing basis as well as robust document control.
- Manages staff and plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work assigned to staff; assigns activities, manages schedules and programs; provides feedback; evaluates work; and offers constructive suggestions and recommendations.
- Embraces agency values and prioritizes internal and cross-departmental collaboration to achieve successful outcomes for the assigned project and other agency initiatives.
- Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates or provides training; manages employee relations; prioritizes projects and monitors departmental performance; provides guidance; develops individual work plans; and implements or recommends disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Assists the Executive Director and senior management with strategic planning and implementation of department activities and operations.
- Participates in departmental initiatives and supports the planning and execution of strategic business priorities.
- Maintains effective working relationships with external partners that may include federal, state, and local officials, project partners (e.g., WSDOT, FTA, FHWA, PMOC, AGC, ACEC, BNSF), and key community stakeholders.
- Develops and mentors the delivery team; fosters a collaborative, collegial, and supportive environment; and exercises strong leadership acumen.
- Provides departmental support on assigned matters; may serve on working groups and committees; prepares and presents reports and correspondence; participates in professional and industry groups; monitors and integrates relevant trends and developments; and ensures consistent and effective application of policies and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Takes full accountability for ensuring compliance with Sound Transit policies and procedures and for delivering the project as a safe, secure, and reliable high-capacity transit system to ST Operations.
- Leads program delivery from initiation through implementation, managing cost, schedule, and efficiency. Applies innovative delivery methods and continuously improves capital delivery practices.
- Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or closely related field. Ten years of experience engineering and/or construction management that includes project management of complex projects of varying sizes and types; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills: Valid Washington state driver’s license. This role will support active construction sites, stations, and facilities, including locations that are not currently served by transit. Driving an agency vehicle will be necessary to monitor the project and respond to emergent situations at any time of day, within assigned projects and project corridors.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
- Professional Civil Engineer license issued by the State of Washington
- Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Certification.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Principles and standards of architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering.
- Strong understanding of system integration and interface management across disciplines and project phases in complex, multi-billion-dollar rail programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of traditional and collaborative contract delivery models, with demonstrated experience in commercial and contract management for large-scale projects; able to mentor and develop agency expertise in this area.
- Applied experience in cost estimating, scheduling, and project controls for complex infrastructure programs.
- Knowledge of relevant construction codes, public works contracting laws, industry standards, and construction safety practices applicable in Washington State.
- Strategic planning and policy development for major public budget and capital programs.
- Development and administration of multi-year program budgets and project-level financial controls.
- Application of advanced project and program management principles, including scope, risk, and quality management.
- Construction management of civil and systems infrastructure for transit projects.
- Experience partnering with designers, contractors, utilities, third parties, local jurisdictions, and community stakeholders through design, permitting, and construction.
- Strong presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills for a range of audiences including the public, elected officials, partner agencies, and internal leadership.
- Ability to navigate and resolve complex issues among interested parties through negotiation, diplomacy, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Applied communication techniques to convey complex technical and policy information to a wide variety of audiences in both oral and written forms.
- Principles of supervision, leadership, coaching, and performance evaluation.
- Experience developing and directing multidisciplinary teams and managing contractors and consultants across multiple phases of project delivery.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adjust to changing political, financial, or technical conditions.
- Skilled in preparing and analyzing data, reports, schedules, and program metrics to inform executive decision-making.
- Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools used for tracking costs, schedules, and performance.
- Ability to interpret, apply, and administer policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of processes in a public sector transit agency and skills to articulate data-based decision-making frameworks.
- Knowledge of Design Criteria Manual for transit rail/bus systems, obsolescence management strategy, and risk-based project prioritization experience.
- Ability to comprehend technical requirements and practical challenges for different project sizes, ability to assess schedule and scope risk during project delivery.
- Proven ability in conflict resolution and logistics prioritization.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Work is performed in a standard hybrid office and field environments.
- Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
