Manager, Program Controls - Phoenix, United States - Valley Metro

Valley Metro

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Summary:

Valley Metro exists to
_Connect Communities and Enhance Lives_.
We do this by planning, building, operating, and maintaining a safe, regional, multimodal transportation system **to residents of metro Phoenix. From regional bus, streetcar, light rail and paratransit service to alternative commuter solutions, Valley Metro's mission since 2002 is to develop and operate a network of transit services that _now covers 513 square miles _We have been named 2023 Best Workplaces for Commuters, 2023 Metro Phoenix WTS Chapter Innovative Solutions Project of the Year, and a 2023 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards Finalist.

The
Manager, Program Controls plays a key role in Valley Metro's Capital Development Division.

The monitoring and controls function of the capital program ensures on-time and on-budget delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects for our customers and member agencies.

Valley Metro has a diverse portfolio of capital projects; including, but not limited to, light rail and streetcar extensions, park-and-rides, bus operating and maintenances facilities, zero emission fleet infrastructure, and critical state of good repair initiatives.

The
Manager, Program Controls will report to the Deputy Chief, Program Controls in the Capital Development Division and will play a key role in the planning, design, and construction of these exciting transit projects.

The
Manager, Program Controls** is responsible for all cost, management, risk management, schedule management and estimating efforts associated with Valley Metro capital projects.

Responsibilities include managing construction project schedulers, cost engineers, estimators, maintaining and enhancing the integrated cost/schedule control and earned value systems, monitoring and reporting program and project status, identifying and analyzing performance trends, contingency tracking, forecasting cost and schedule results, participating in change control, performing lead role in the analysis and owner case preparation for contractor time related impact claims, and preparing a variety of text and graphical cost and schedule reports.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business or related field
Six (6) years of experience in performing project control functions for major capital infrastructure projects within a transit agency, government agency, or engineering or construction management organization
Two (2) years of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed below
Light Rail Transit project experience is preferred_

Background Investigation:

Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check
Valid Arizona's Driver License

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills:

The statements listed below describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.- Oversees, prepares and/or reviews cost estimates and budgets, prepare reports to document planned versus actual budget performance, conduct and interpret earned value, monitor trends, prepare cost forecasts, and reconcile project control system actual cost data with the Finance Division cost accounts. Utilizes Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques and practices to develop and maintain cost-loaded, quantity loaded and resource loaded capital program and project schedules, which accurately depict major activities, durations, milestones, and relationships. Reviews the contractor's monthly schedule submission with progress in the field. Prepares a written report for Valley Metro including graphical representations of the contractor's ability to achieve the overall project goals. Prepares Time Impact Analysis reports for all contractor requested extensions of time. Maintains the project risk register to capture, monitor and mitigate potential risks that are associated with the project, including third party risks. The risk register will be reviewed with all major stakeholders on a monthly basis and mitigation plans will be conveyed to the appropriate risk managers. construction projects to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, plans, and specifications. Supervises the work and work products of engineering staff and consultants and/or related project contractors ensuring quality work products and timelines are met. Develops objectives, assigns and monitors work, and evaluates employee performance relating to objectives, standards, policies, procedures, and laws. Provides direction to a team of construction project schedulers responsible to perform day-to-day review of work scheduled, work completed, critical path activity analysis and reporting, contractor