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Transit Program Manager for the Seattle Department of Transportation
Shift: full-time
Salary: $36.31 to $54.47 (Hourly)
Location: Downtown Seattle /Seattle Municipal Tower

Position Duties:
Work in the Department of Transportation Major Projects Division and lead the division’s transit efforts related to major transportation projects. In addition to Streetcar Network development and coordination with Sound Transit Light Rail, the division is involved in the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall Replacement project, the SR 520 replacement project, the Mercer Corridor project and King Street Station improvement project, all of which will include significant transit elements. Advise the division director on complex policy and technical issues related to incorporating transit into major urban transportation projects. These issues include project development, funding, construction management, federal and state regulations, and permitting and environmental planning for transit projects. Lead planning, design and implementation efforts on complex, highly visible and politically sensitive transportation projects and programs to ensure that City and partner agency objectives are met. Management activities include personnel oversight and development; program/project budget development, cost tracking and resource management; and program/project communication and information development and distribution. Serve as primary contact to City departments, outside agencies, executive and legislative staff and the public regarding Major Projects Division’s interaction with transit. •Supervise staff and manage SDOT and other City department work groups in a matrix-management environment.•Work with program/project managers, executives and stakeholders across multiple City departments, and outside agencies to lead multi-disciplinary work groups in implementing policy decisions and coordinating public/private partnerships.•Present project information, recommendations and decisions to the Director, Mayor, City Council and key City officials, and stakeholders. •Lead selection, contracting and administration of consultant contracts.•Prepare and negotiate agreements with agencies such as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Federal Transit Administration, King County, Sound Transit and other transportation providers in partnering and funding infrastructure improvements.•Support department goals in promoting diversity, race and social justice.