Director of Programming and Project Controls

THE OPPORTUNITY

Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Projects, the Director of Programming and Project Controls will plan, organize, manage, and provide administrative direction and oversight for all activities of the Programming and Project Controls Department; coordinate assigned projects, programs, and activities with other Alameda CTC staff, local agencies, regional transportation agencies, and state and federal agencies; provide complex staff assistance to the Deputy Executive Director of Projects in areas of expertise;

and perform related work as required.

Alameda County is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located east of the San Francisco Bay, extending to Livermore in the East and from Albany in the North to Fremont in the South. Alameda County encompasses 821 square miles of land and has a population in excess of 1.6 million, making it the second most populated county in the Bay Area.

Alameda CTC is a joint powers authority that plans, funds and delivers transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility in Alameda County. Alameda CTC was created by the merger of the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency and the Alameda County Transportation Improvement Authority to allow for better coordination of transportation planning and programming within the County, as well as position Alameda County jurisdictions and transit agencies to better compete for limited state and federal transportation dollars.

Together, We Deliver Excellence. Alameda CTC is invested in making a positive impact. Our staff values a nurturing environment with visionary thinking to deliver our mission. We embrace the diversity of our vibrant teams and actively collaborate toward our common goals. Staff at Alameda CTC advance inclusivity and trust through open, honest, and respectful communication. Our culture is built together, day by day, in every action we take.

We Are, Who We Serve. Alameda CTC is committed to serving the people of Alameda County. We aspire to be people-centric by celebrating those who bring their authentic selves to work and we support the needs of our very diverse communities. We strive to cultivate opportunities that address historical inequities by inviting and engaging multiple perspectives. We set the standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion and our leadership cultivates a workplace that empowers staff to reach their potential.

Equity. Alameda CTC recognizes inequities in marginalized communities and is committed to advancing racial, socio-economic, and environmental justice to maintain the diversity of our communities. Alameda CTC adopts and implements deliberate policies, systems, and actions to deliver transportation funding, projects and programs that result in more equitable opportunities and positive outcomes for marginalized communities.

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and supervision of staff.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of funding transportation projects and programs and delivering a program including federal, state, regional, and local transportation funding guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to communicate high-level concepts regarding transportation programming and project controls issues, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to elected officials, fellow staff, and members of the public.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and project/program management, including funding, budgeting, cost estimating, programming, contract management, project staff and consultant supervision, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Ability to develop, plan, coordinate, and implement programming and project control activities suited to the needs of the community and Alameda CTC.
• Ability to manage large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects, programs, studies, and initiatives.
• Ability to conduct complex programming and project control studies, investigations, and analyses, evaluate alternatives, make strategic and sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports and oral presentations.

• Leads the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, projects, and daily activities of the Programming and Project Controls workplan within the Projects and Programming Department.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned programs.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department’s budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves…