Design Manager

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.

Leads a technical team of subject matter experts and inspires creativity to solve design problems.

Supervises, coaches, trains and motivates staff; Supports work force planning efforts for the project.

Manages multiple smaller scale transit related designs including, architectural, civil, traffic, track, structural, geotechnical, landscaping, ventilation, station electrical, lighting, transit-oriented development, and urban design efforts, managing work teams and coordinating between work efforts of multiple design teams and multiple engineering subject matter experts.

Provides cross departmental program, design and requirements coordination with Operations, Passenger Experience, the Project Management Office, and IT.

Administration and management of design consultant contracts, including developing scopes of work for professional services, peer reviews, design reviews, contract packaging, schedules, budgets, construction support, and risk assessments.

Accountable for technical resolution of milestone design submission comments through collaboration with project design teams and stakeholders

Supports the development, negotiation of agreements, and permits with third parties, including state and local agencies, utilities, and private property owners, as required for the delivery of the projects.

Accountable for design support during construction including design contract management, recommendation of error and omissions, resolution of non-conformance issues related to design, and change management of design-related issues.

Provides support to the department/division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of internal boards, commissions, and committees.

Prepares staff reports and other necessary correspondence to Sound Transit leadership including Board and Executive leadership.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings

Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate

Ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively.

Ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.

Champions and models Sound Transit's 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 Transit’s 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.

Professional Civil Engineer license or Professional Architect license issued by the State of Washington.

Work is performed in a hybrid office and field environment, at least 3 days per week.

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.