Capital Projects & Rail Right of Way Manager (WMS Band 2)

Description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Capital Projects Manager to join our team in Spokane WA. This key leadership role is responsible for delivering the Rail Freight and Ports (RFP) Divisions full portfolio of capital projects including state and federal grants state-funded loans and legislative line-item investments excluding capital work related to the Palouse River and Coulee City (PCC) Railway. The position plays a critical role in strengthening Washingtons transportation network and supply chain by providing strategic guidance informed recommendations and expert oversight of capital project delivery.

In addition to managing the capital program this role leads division-wide property management activities including property and lease negotiations appraisal disposal and stewardship of assets across the 300-mile PCC railway system. The Capital Projects Manager also supports the development of new grant programs and provides leadership to the Capital Projects Unit ensuring seamless coordination and successful delivery of RFP capital initiatives statewide. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-oriented professional committed to advancing multimodal transportation enabling economic vitality and supporting communities across Washington.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Capital Project Manager will :

• Oversee the development and delivery of the Freight Rail Assistance Program (FRAP) grants program which includes issuing a Call for Projects managing multi-agency review and scoring of applications agreement development invoice payments annual legislative reporting and ensuring agreement requirements are fulfilled.
• Oversee the development and delivery of the Freight Rail Investment Bank (FRIB) loan program.
• Oversee the development and delivery of the Port Electrification Program provisions and grant projects.
• Oversee the development and delivery of all legislative line-item projects.
• Craft and negotiate agreement language and requirements.
• Executing agreements and amendments while monitoring project progress to ensure agreement requirement are met processing reimbursements and closing out the agreement once the project is finished.
• Represent the RFP Division with the agencies Climate Commitment Act (CCA) management.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) on qualifying capital projects.
• Represent the RFP Division with the agencies Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act management.
• Manage and oversee the implementation of the HEAL Act on qualifying capital projects.
• Assess the impact of proposed and existing federal and state laws or regulations on the RFP capital program and its stakeholders.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required :

In addition the following is required :

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have :

Important Notes

Why WSDOT

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How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and / or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at . Please be sure to reference Capital Projects and Rail Right of Way Manager #0W707 in the subject line.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Fire Alarm Installation,Bus Driving,Logistics Transportation,Jboss,Entry Level Finance,Administration And Secretarial

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 101664 - 130320