Director, Infrastructure Capital Program Oversight

Director, Infrastructure Capital Program Oversight

Salary: $187,819.69

Position Summary:

Plans, directs, and oversees the activities and operations within the Infrastructure department related to the management of capital funds and contracts. Develops and implements plans for asset replacement and long-term state of good repair Infrastructure projects. Coordinates with various departments within the Authority and outside agencies and consultants to provide various reports to executive management and the Board on project and program progress and financial status.

Qualifications

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and communicates with various departments internally and externally to develop coordinated five-year capital plans and ensure adherence to project plans.
• Plans, directs, and reviews the work planned for various assigned staff.
• Assists in the continuous improvement of the PSR by reviewing and reporting project updates, recommending format and organization changes, overseeing the web-based project management system application that will automatically produce reports, new workflows and the implementation of program metrics.
• Manages the cost of Authority staff resources to support capital projects. Reviews annual spending and identifies areas where cost-cutting strategies can be implemented.
• Develops grant applications and provides ongoing coordination with external funding agencies.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff. Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.

Management Responsibilities

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

• Senior Project Managers
• Project Managers
• Project Specialists

Challenges

Keeping abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of capital development and funding.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, plus seven (7) years of experience related to capital program administration and grant development, of which three (3) years is in a supervisory or management position, or an equivalent combination of education related to this position.

Physical Requirements

Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Detailed knowledge of operations characteristics, services, and activities of a capital funded program, including grant agreement development and compliance, and capital project control analysis.

Detailed knowledge of the principles and practices of financial systems management and business processes.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration.

Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of financial analysis.

Working knowledge of the principles and practices in budget preparation and administration.

Strong project management skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Working Conditions

General office environment.

Occasionally travels to other locations.

This position is considered a "C-List" position under the "Revolving Door" prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow. Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials Utilized:

Standard office equipment.

Personal computer and related software.

Additional Details:

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target. Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance. CTA is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided. During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps. Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.