Deputy Chief Alternative Delivery

Salary: $183,920.00 - $198,500.00 Annually
Location : 10 Park Plaza, Boston
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-20905
Department: MBTA - Capital Delivery
Area: 503-Capital Delivery
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Licenses / Certifications: None Required
Union Affiliation: Executive
Safety Sensitive: No; this is not a Safety Sensitive position.
On-Call or 24/7: No; this position is not classified as on-call or 24/7.
Essential Classification (Emergency Staff): Yes; this position is classified as essential. Employees in this role are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by supervisory personnel during declared States of Emergency.

At the MBTA, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. MBTA's core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the MBTA performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.
Job Summary
The Deputy Chief for Alternative Delivery is the senior MBTA executive responsible for the delivery of the Authority's major capital investment projects utilizing Alternative Project Delivery Methods under MGL 149A.

The Deputy Chief will define and articulate a vision for the successful development and execution of projects that utilize alternative delivery methods as defined by MGL 149A. The Deputy Chief of Alternative Delivery will direct the efforts of MBTA engineering and construction professionals as well as outside consultants, to deliver multiple Transit, Bus and Commuter Rail related facilities projects. These Capital projects encompass track infrastructure, transit stations, commuter rail stations, parking garages, bus facilities, vehicle/general maintenance facilities, and other facilities. This work will require close coordination with the Capital Delivery Transit and Commuter Rail groups as well as the Integrated Transit Program (ITP) group which manages the State of Good Repair and modernization program for heavy/light rail transit infrastructure which includes track, signal and traction power.

The Deputy Chief for Alternative Delivery is a strong, versatile senior leader who has demonstrated success managing capital projects of various sizes and complexity utilizing both Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and Design/Build (D/B). The incumbent must have a depth of experience in capital program management, the effective leadership of large, complex organizations, preferably in the public sector, and the political and management acumen to operate at the senior levels of state government.

The Deputy Chief must be adept at solving complex technical, program, and management issues, and equally adept at obtaining internal and external stakeholder acceptance of project design and delivery decisions. She/He must be particularly skilled in developing an integrated management team and in working across departments to effectively support the delivery or projects while minimizing the impact on day-to-day operations of the system. The Deputy Chief for Alternative Delivery will set strategic priorities, develop performance goals and metrics, apply innovative design, construction, and program management methods, make decisions, and solve problems to deliver the MBTA's alternative delivery methods program.

The Deputy Chief for Alternative Delivery is the senior executive accountable for the on-schedule, on-budget delivery of the MBTA's capital program utilizing alternative methods as defined by MGL 149A. Reports directly to the Chief for Capital Delivery and serves as a member of the Chief's management team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops a vision, performance goals and metrics, policies, and procedures to guide MBTA capital program delivery.
• Works in close collaboration with the Capital Delivery Transit and Commuter Rail delivery groups, Capital Contract Services group, Operations Chief of Stations and Facilities, Integrated Track Program group, Engineering and Maintenance departments and other organizational elements of the MBTA to ensure cross-functional coordination of project activity with operational outcomes, day-to-day maintenance, finance, and administration requirements.
• Develops and maintains realistic program and project budgets, schedules and execution plans.
• Hires, directs, maintains, and leads a team of directors, project managers, project coordinators, resident engineers, inspectors, and other technical and administrative professionals who, collectively, procure, manage and/or oversee the efforts of third-party engineering, architectural, and construction firms providing design and construction services under contract with the MBTA.
• Ensures that project development, design, and construction activity is internally coordinated with operations and maintenance functions, and project management actions adhere to procurement and fiscal policy and practice.
• Collaborates with stakeholders including state and local elected officials, and federal and state regulatory agencies including the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) on planning and execution of assigned projects and the mitigation of associated issues.
• Prepares reports for and delivers presentations to MassDOT, the MBTA Board of Directors, elected officials, regulatory bodies, community groups, and the media on Transit projects including addressing issues of a potentially sensitive nature.
• Leads and manages a staff of approximately 10 (ten) employees of whom most are members of bargaining units.
• Ensures staff and contractors respond to site emergencies twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and coordinate recovery actions with MBTA operations.
• Upholds the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and/or attend off-site meetings

Supervision

• Directly supervises Directors responsible for the oversight of project managers and their projects.
• Directly supervises Senior Project Managers who are responsible for the management of Major infrastructure and facility projects (>$150M).

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in a lead owner, design or construction manager role for building or infrastructure projects in the public and/or private sectors utilizing CMAR or D/B.
• Successful delivery of a minimum of six (6) projects utilizing CMAR or D/B in a leadership role.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in a staff supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated success as the senior executive in charge of delivering a major capital program of works, preferably Transit facilities, Commuter Rail or multi-discipline infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated success in developing realistic and attainable project budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies and governance boards.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the application of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) as it pertains to the design and construction of Transit Facilities and/or similar projects.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of project delivery methods available for use by the MBTA.
• Effective organizational, analytical, confidentiality, multi-tasking, and time management skills
• Strong leadership qualities, including, communicating with customers, employees, vendors, contractors, designers, elected officials, community leaders, and state and federal officials.
• Proven ability to effectively respond to media inquiries.
• Solid presentation and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven track record of collaboration, transparency, and effective communication.
• Superior communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work horizontally and vertically across organizational boundaries to assist project managers in the resolution of variances in cost and schedule.

Substitutions Include

• None

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Master's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• Fifteen (15) or more years delivering public projects via CMAR and/or D/B in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Successful delivery of a more than six (6) projects utilizing MGL 149A CMAR or D/B in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws concerning the delivery of public capital projects.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Massachusetts State Building Code.
• Licensed registered professional engineer or architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Job Conditions:

• Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English.
• Ability to commute to assigned work locations in the Boston, MA metro area, as required by the role.
• Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required).
• Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the MBTA while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers.
• Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the MBTA, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if current student or recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and / or medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Intern / co-op staff must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited educational program and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for the entire duration of the internship / co-op.

Disclaimers and Definitions:

General Disclaimer: The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe a summary, general nature, and complexity of typical job functions and do not represent an exhaustive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities required of staff assigned to this position.

Application Completion: It is each applicant's responsibility to ensure application details are entered completely and correctly, including updated work and education histories (past and current). Incomplete applications may not be considered. Attachments do not substitute for application fields. Recruitment team does not have access to existing employee data / history.

Application Deadlines: Applicants should apply as soon as possible, as the MBTA may stop considering applicants after a sufficiently large applicant pool is established.

Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here-in are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. See job description for role-specific requirements.

Work Eligibility: Although the MBTA is an all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and on an unrestricted basis (the MBTA does not sponsor non-US citizens). However, if you have an unrestricted work authorization, or sponsored by a separate entity, you are welcome to apply for open positions. International students taking part in CPT / STEM / OPT programs through a university are eligible for internships and co-ops with the MBTA. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to complete a Form I-9 to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Interviews: Candidates should ensure they arrive on time, are prepared, can remain for the duration, and if remote, are in a quiet place without distraction, for the interview. Candidates who do not attend their interview without advance authorization, including an email confirmation of a rescheduled time/date from Human Resources, will be considered a no-show and disqualified from consideration for the position. Related to rescheduling, on a one-time basis, and due to something emergent, you may be allowed to reschedule the interview. In addition, Human Resources may require documentation supporting the request. However, should you need to reschedule, you will need to contact your Recruiter directly by email.

Safety Sensitive Positions: Employees working in this classification will be subject to periodic physical examinations plus random drug and alcohol testing.

On-call or 24/7 Positions: Employees working in this classification must be available to respond to page / text / call and report to work as determined by assigned department or the Authority.

Essential / Emergency Staff: During declared "states of emergency," employees working in this classification are required to report to work for their assigned work hours or as directed by management.

ADA Accommodations: The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751 or

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Employment Benefits at the MBTA

Full-Time Employees:

The MBTA offers comprehensive benefits packages to full-time employees. Types of benefits offered at the MBTA are subject to the union affiliation / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the position to which you apply. Benefits that may apply to your position include the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life (basic and supplemental), and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• Retirement: Pension or deferred compensation 401(a), plus MBTA contributions
• Complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail)
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $10,000 per year)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for student loans
• Commuter Choice Parking Program: Pre-tax benefits for parking
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax benefits for healthcare-related expenses
• Discounted tickets for concerts, movies, travel / vacation, etc. via TicketsAtWork.com
• Shopping discounts via GovX.com
• Verizon and AT&T service discounts
• And more...

Internships:

Internship positions are not eligible for most MBTA Benefits. However, paid sick time may be incurred. Each intern also receives a complimentary pass for travel on the MBTA transit system (bus, train, ferry, and Commuter Rail) to use throughout the duration of their internship. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email internships@mbta.com for more information.

Disclaimer:

The above information is meant to be a general overview of the benefit programs offered by the MBTA, which may or may not apply to a specific position. This summary is not a contract andis not meant to change the provisions of union contracts or Authority policies and does not establish a binding practice. Please contact the assigned Recruiter directly or email hrstaffing@mbta.com for more information.

The MBTA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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What is the highest level of education you have already completed?

• I did not attain a high school diploma or equivalent / GED.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent / GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or Business Administration from an accredited institution.

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Do you have twelve (12) or more years of experience in a lead owner, design or construction manager role for building or infrastructure projects in the public and/or private sectors utilizing CMAR or D/B?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have seven (7) or more years of related experience in a staff supervisory capacity?

• Yes
• No

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Have you had experience in successcful delivery of a minimum of six (6) projects utilizing CMAR or D/B in a leadership role?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

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