Santa Cruz, California
Posted: 21-Dec-25
Location: Oakland, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $196,901 to $255,971
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Projects, the Director of Project Delivery will Plan, organize, manage, and provide oversight of assigned staff and consultants in the delivery of capital projects. Manage the capital program and coordinate activities with other Alameda CTC staff, local agencies, and regional transportation and state agencies; manage assigned activities in coordination with other internal departments and outside agencies, including major interaction with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 4 staff. Manage multifaceted and multi-disciplinary capital projects, programs, studies, and initiatives. Provide complex assistance to the executive team in various areas of expertise; and perform related work as required.
THE AREA
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.
THE ORGANIZATION
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.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A broad depth of experience with a variety of transportation project types and thorough knowledge of the required tasks and deliverables associated with each project phase; specifically, knowledge of the project delivery process for both Caltrans and local agencies and project delivery issues; knowledge of the environmental process, design standards and practices, cost estimating, and construction management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignments, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
- Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the design, cost estimating, construction, installation, and inspection of a wide variety of traffic and transportation systems, including multimodal corridor design and construction practices emphasizing bicycle, pedestrian and transit considerations.
- Knowledge of Caltrans Construction Manual, Standard Plans, and Standard Specifications and the ability to provide oversight of construction management teams working with Caltrans administered projects.
- Ability to communicate high-level engineering concepts regarding transportation projects and issues, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to elected officials and members of the public.
- Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective transportation engineering programs and projects.
- Ability to prepare and present clear, concise, and logical written and oral reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assume full management responsibility for the Alameda CTC’s capital program, and daily activities of assigned area(s) in the Projects and Programming Department.
- Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the assigned functions.
- Select, train, motivate, and direct assigned staff; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with standards; work with staff on performance issues; respond to staff questions and concerns.
- Manage and direct consultants providing program/project management services, including development of delivery strategies, contract management activities, and review of deliverables.
- Manage, create and participate in the development and administration of assigned budgets including project budgets for federal, state, regional and local funding; oversee the forecasting of project funding, staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs; monitor and approve expenditures and make adjustments as necessary per agency requirements.
- Contribute to the overall quality of the assigned areas of responsibility by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and Alameda CTC’s needs; continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend to the Deputy Executive Director of Projects; direct the implementation of changes.
- Manage large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects, programs, studies, and initiatives. Plan, direct, and oversee day-to-day work of staff and consultants, establish performance metrics and collect and analyze data, recommend and implement methods and procedures for meeting operating objectives, and maintain accountability for project completion and program performance.
- Oversee the development of consultant requests for proposals and/or qualifications for professional services; evaluate proposals and recommend contract award; negotiate with selected consultants; develop and review contract terms and amendments; ensure contract compliance with Alameda CTC standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; review and amend contract scope and deliverables, as needed; analyze and resolve complex problems as they arise.
- Coordinate, facilitate, and represent Alameda CTC in local, state, and regional meetings; serve as a liaison with local agencies, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public in acquiring information, coordinating engineering matters, and providing information regarding Alameda CTC engineering requirements, projects, and programs.
- Direct, oversee, and conduct a variety of transportation engineering studies; develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures such as guidelines, design standards, and standard plans and specifications ensuring that construction, financial, regulatory, and legal requirements are met.
- Provide highly complex staff assistance to the Deputy Executive Director of Projects; prepare, review, and present staff reports, various management and information updates, and report on special programs and projects as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director of Projects.
- Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Alameda CTC and assigned programs, projects, and activities; implement policy and procedural changes as required.
TO APPLY
To apply for this opportunity, please visit the Alameda CTC website and download an application at: https://www.alamedactc.org/get-involved/careers-jobs/
Complete application packets must include a cover letter, resume, and application.
Application packets may be sent by email to: recruitment@alamedactc.org. As an alternative, you can mail a completed application packet materials to:
Attn: Recruitment
Alameda CTC
1111 Broadway, Suite 800
Oakland, CA 94607
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process for optimal consideration. The first review of application packets will take place January 9, 2026.
Alameda CTC is an equal opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity and is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or discriminated against under its hiring activities on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, or medical condition including genetic characteristics.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides protections against discrimination based on race, color and national origin; and 49 United States Code Section 5332 provides additional protections against discrimination based on religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
Employment at Alameda CTC is at-will.
The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change. Employment at Alameda CTC is at-will.
The information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil or transportation engineering or a related engineering field. Possession of a Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, and/or Public Policy is strongly desired.
- Nine (9) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil, traffic, and/or transportation engineering and related activities with emphasis on managing and delivering federal, state, regional, and/or local transportation programs and complex transportation engineering projects.
- Five (5) years of managerial/supervisory experience.
- Possess and maintain a professional license as a Civil Engineer in the State of California. Other desired certifications include Traffic Engineer and Structural Engineer.