Deputy Director of Infrastructure Delivery

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Deputy Director of Infrastructure Delivery

Our client, together with its joint-venture partner AECOM, has been awarded a four-year program delivery support services contract for the California High-Speed Rail program by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services to support one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.

The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.

This individual shall support the Authority’s Director of Infrastructure Delivery and support the management of civil construction projects. This individual shall support the development and implementation of the procurement strategy for civil construction projects including engineering and environmental deliverables.

Program-specific activities will include the following:
• Accountable to Authority Executives and the Joint Venture Board for successful execution of the PDS services
• Principal point of contact and accountable for all key activities of PDS functions
• Liaise with Authority Branch Directors to ensure effective and efficient co-ordination of activities to achieve successful execution of the Authority’s program and projects
• Orchestrates PDS lead staff to provide a highly effective support across all functions
• Advises Authority executives on strategic matters to ensure timely and effective decision making
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the project
• Ensure execution of all aspects of the project in accordance with contractual obligations, client’s Operating System Requirements (OSR) and the relevant Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP)
• Ensure full compliance with client’s prime contract with regard to client reporting, notifications, project system start-up and close-out requirements
• Establish the project baseline (as defined in the OSR), and ensure that it is fully documented, updated throughout all project phases, and appropriately communicated to client’s project team
• Deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial baselines
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 20 years of experience managing infrastructure projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, including alternative delivery methods, such as Design-Build
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Professional Engineer in CA
• Experience of leading complex major projects or programs
• Demonstrable gravitas in liaising with industry executives, elected officials, senior state and federal officers
• Ability to analyze and inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Able to demonstrate a high level of organizational ability, capable of pivoting and re-prioritizing to meet changing program needs and deadlines
• Project Controls and Finance including understanding of:
- Scheduling (including work force loading)
- Progress measurement
- Risk assessment and management
- Code of accounts
- Work breakdown structure
- Change management
- Cost control
- Estimating process and planning
- Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis, Report (PMAR) development and reporting
• General understanding of contract law and when to engage legal
• Regulatory requirements including permitting
• Understanding of project funding
• Experience of multiple commercial executions structures including Lump Sum/Reimbursable/Guaranteed Maximum price (Gmax)
• Proactive - goal orientated with the initiative to influence events positively, lead project team, and influence client for decision making
• Ability to resolve complex problems and to be comfortable in complex project or business environments
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of self performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks
• Demonstration of innovation, initiative, maturity, and sound judgment
• Ability to influence a group of diverse individuals, each with their own goals, needs, and perspectives, to work together effectively for the good of a project
• Mobility - for example, relocating to site locations
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations
• Certification in project management suggested, for example, Project Management Professional (PMP)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.