Director-Project Closeout at ST Public Branding

Salary range is $145K to $247K with a midpoint of $196K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.Sound Transit also offers a competitivebenefits packagewith a wide range of offerings including:Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans a dental plan and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents including a spouse or domestic partner.Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.Employee Assistance Program.Retirement Plans: 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.Pet Insurance.ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5000 annually for approved tuition expenses.Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal addition to compensation and benefits youll find that we provide work-life balance opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.GENERAL PURPOSE:The Director Project Closeout serves as the agency owner for capital project closeout accountable for policy performance and delivery outcomes from operational readiness through final close. The Director sets strategy establishes standards and KPIs governs portfolio progress and deploys resources to drive timely compliant and cost-disciplined closeout across projects. This role leads the Project Closeout function within the Center of Excellence and partners with Asset Transition Project Delivery Operations Safety Legal and IT to ensure seamless handover accurate asset records and final contract reconciliation. The Director conducts closeout readiness reviews interfaces with internal and external oversight and drives cross-functional corrective actions to resolution. This position reports through the Construction Support Services Division in the Center of Excellence and directly leads managers professional staff and consultantsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.Owns agencywide closeout policy standards and procedures; updates them based on lessons learned audit findings and regulatory changes.Defines portfolio KPIs and annual targets (e.g. closeout cycle time records completeness warranty/securities closure residual risk burn-down); publishes dashboards/heatmaps and drives corrective actions.Leads the closeout governance cadence; sets entry/exit criteria for readiness reviews and issues go/no-go recommendations with executive escalation as needed.Interfaces with internal/external oversight (e.g. Internal Audit and federal partners) and represents status risks and actions to executive leadership.Directs creation and continuous improvement of closeout toolkits SOPs schedules templates and training; ensures integration with PMIS/EDMS and asset registry systems.Oversees portfolio-level issue resolution (third-party agreements claims/final reconciliation commissioning/system safety certification artifacts spares and O&M deliverables).Orchestrates time-boxed surge deploymentssmall focused teams to retire legacy backlogs pilot improvements or stabilize at-risk transitions.Ensures accurate and complete records archiving and asset handover packages (warranties O&M manuals as-builts spare parts lists CM/Ops procedures).Accountable for complete accurate and timely handover packages (as-builts O&M manuals warranties/spares) and the integrity of EDMS/asset registry records at close.Owns the Closeout operating plan budget and consultant strategy; allocates resources across programs and manages task orders to outcomes.Leads a team of managers staff and consultants; builds capability in closeout methods asset transition and regulated documentation.Develops workforce plans and budgets; optimizes staffing across programs; manages vendor/consultant strategies and task order performance.Coaches leaders and project teams; fosters a culture of accountability continuous improvement and equity.Owns the Closeout operating plan budget and consultant strategy; allocates resources across programs and manages task orders to outcomes.Leads a team of managers staff and consultants; builds capability in closeout methods asset transition and regulated documentation.Develops workforce plans and budgets; optimizes staffing across programs; manages vendor/consultant strategies and task order performance.Coaches leaders and project teams; fosters a culture of accountability continuous improvement and equity.Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules regulations and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities which could include systems operations and/or other employees.It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Bachelors degree In Engineering Architecture Project Management Facilities Management Construction Science/Management Public Administration or closely related years of experience In construction project or program management or in managing and directing facilities and operations for large complex programs or organizations including substantial experience in project closeout and asset transition; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years of leadership budgetary planning and workforce management experience.Required Licenses or Certifications:Valid state drivers license. This position is required to make trips between Sound Transit facilities and project construction sites that are not readily accessible by transit during the workday. They may also require use of agency vehicles to travel and transport materials and equipment between Union Station project sites and Sound Transit facilities.Preferred Licenses or Certifications:Current registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the State of Washington.Certified Construction Manager as issued by the Construction Management Certification Institute.Project Management Professional (PMP) Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) or similar certification.Required Knowledge and Skills:Expert knowledge of capital project lifecycle from commissioning to closeout including contract administration warranty management risk/claims and records requirements.Proven ability to govern portfolios: set KPIs read dashboards diagnose systemic issues and drive cross-functional corrective actions to closure.Working knowledge of various governance requirements documentation and reporting expectations; familiarity with audits permits and regulatory compliance.Skill in building SOPs process improvements and training programs; integration with PMIS/EDMS/asset systems.Executive-caliber written and verbal communication; adept at briefings for internal governance oversight partners and leadership.Strong matrix leadership and stakeholder alignment across engineering operations legal procurement IT and executive offices.Analytical fluencydata gathering performance analysis forecasting and transparent reporting.Preferred Knowledge and Skills:Applied understanding of design/engineering systems integration commissioning system safety certification and operational readiness.Familiarity with transit operations track access protocols on an operating system service planning interfaces facilities/O&M planning and asset registry standards.Experience leading remediation of legacy backlogs and standing up surge teams to retire risk quickly.Physical Demands / Work Environment:Work is performed in a hybrid shop field and office environment.This position is responsible for inspections and visiting construction sites in various stages; including assessing ladders stairs lifts etc. May be subject to standing talking seeing and walking and carrying and lifting up to 25 pounds.Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery extreme weather conditions physical harm hazardous chemicals and/or extreme noise.The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Project / Program Management,Cold Calling,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,Restoration,Restoration Industry Experience,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Team Management,Auto Estimating,Financial Management,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 145 - 247