PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Director, Track and Signal Infrastructure Maintenance will oversee the day-to-day contract management, administration, compliance as well as the operations, activities, overall success and execution of the contract. This position will manage the scope, schedule, budget of contract mobilization and transition (estimated to begin March 1, 2021) and full delivery of services (expected to begin July 1, 2021) including the annual maintenance, rehabilitation and capital support components of the contract. Metrolink is in the process of procuring a new contract to maintain the Authority’s five-county railroad track and signal infrastructure and perform related support services. This position will manage the selected firm, with a 5-year base term and 3-year option, will be responsible for basic maintenance of Metrolink’s rail infrastructure including track, bridge, right-of-way (ROW), signal, communications, train control systems, specialized maintenance equipment and maintenance support facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

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SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

• Receives general oversight from Executive level management
• Responsible for managing and monitoring work performance of a division or department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• Provide leadership, oversight and contract compliance of contract, to ensure track and signal systems are in safe condition for passage of trains;
• Act as the designated Project Manager for the Track and Signal Infrastructure Maintenance and Support Service Contract and Direct or matrixed supervision of at least one Assistant Director and support staff
• Collaborate and work in close coordination with other departments including rehabilitation, capital support, safety, finance/budgets, Contracts and Procurement, track and signal materials/equipment procurement and materials/equipment inventory management, DBE/Labor compliance and legal counsel;
• Manage support and matrixed staff (Track and Signal staff) to ensure budget, scope, administration and oversight of Contract requirements are adhered to
• Manage the material, equipment management, inventory process under the Contract
• Ensure contractor’s commitment and compliance to the Authority’s safety and infrastructure maintenance standards
• Ensure Contractor’s commitment and compliance to the Authority’s DBE and labor requirements
• Ensure maintenance of written records, correspondence and documentation related to the Contract
• Maximize and implement business modernization and improvements in infrastructure related maintenance technical practices and standards included within Contract Scope
• Communicate and present information to key stakeholders
• Monitor Contract cycle through mobilization, close-out, extension, or renewal
• Mitigate and address all contract related issues, while recommending strategic solutions
• Perform other related duties as assigned.