Fleet Engineering Project Administrator

Description

Hop on board at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) expands and develops, we need you as our Fleet Engineering Project Administrator.

As the Fleet Engineering Project Administrator, you will:

• Manage Fleet Engineering projects associated with improvements/modifications to UTA’s rolling stock.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Purchasing, and other Fleet Engineering staff for the procurement and selection of consultants and contractors and managing the scope of work of consultants and contractors’ activities to deliver projects on schedule and within developed budgets.
• Assist in resolving issues surrounding projects and project closeout.
• Assist in the development of procedures and bills of materials with responsibilities including technical writing and procurement planning.
• Lead coordination of activities associated with long range planning, state of good repair, and developing, building, and integrating capital projects into all modes and functions of UTA Services.
• Administer efforts to integrate UTA service with other transit modes, and with special activities.
• Coordinate with the Capital Development Department in testing new or refurbished equipment, stations, and signal systems as well as participate in start-up/testing activities.
• Provide technology support and manages technology related projects for Bus, FrontRunner, TRAX, Streetcar, and MOW staff.
• Analyze data and studies to improve customers’ experiences and evaluate and analyze data to initiate and complete projects that may improve the customer experience.
• Act as a liaison between the UTA business units and internal stakeholders with projects or requests that will interface with riders such as internal announcements, platform announcements, and temporary or permanent signage on rail platforms, stations, park and rides, or trains.
• Fleet Engineering Project Administrators may lead, train, mentor, and supervise lower-level staff.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSES

• Three years in transit design, transit operations, project management, or transit maintenance. Two years project management or project administration experience in a transportation-related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Urban Planning, Business, or related field with some coursework in project management.
• Must have a valid Utah driver's license and be a safe driver with no more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years, and no convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the past 10 years.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Understanding and knowledge of principles of public transit operations and maintenance, and project management/delivery.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of rail communication, signal priority, and traffic signal interface systems (ATMS and TDX) preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel (Preferred); basic proficiency in PowerPoint (Preferred).
• Technical Writing; Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Familiarity with MS Project or other project management software preferred.
• Organizational skills; Multi-task; Meet deadlines.
• Interact with employees and public groups at all levels.
• This job required regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).