Infra Insight Blog

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has posted notice of an opening for a position as Manager, Innovation in its Office of Extraordinary Innovation.

The job responsibilities will include:

• Managing and facilitating evaluation of unsolicited proposals submitted to the OEI

• Managing OEI’s P3 advisors

• Managing pre-procurement activities for P3 projects such as project screenings, qualitative and quantitative assessment and value for money analyses ...

AASHTO is now accepting applications for the position of Director, AASHTO Project Finance Institute. The application deadline is Friday, January 2, 2015, and the full position description can be found in this AASHTO Journal entry.

Nossaman is assisting friends at the University of California, Riverside with publicizing the following two job opportunities.

The first position is a newly-refined position as Director of Capital Asset Management, reporting to a new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Capital Asset Strategies.  Responsibilities of the Capital Asset Management (CAM) unit will include real estate projects (on campus and off campus), leases, licensing, space management, GIS services, faculty housing, public-private partnerships and related matters.

The second position is the new Assistant Vice ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation is looking to hire a new Director of the Office of Infrastructure Finance and Innovation.

The Office of Transportation Policy is responsible for recommending overall surface transportation policy initiatives to the Secretary as well as reviewing all proposed Department of Transportation (DOT) rulemakings, legislation, testimony and reports to Congress.  Additionally, the office is responsible for reviewing economic analyses of air safety regulations, reviewing airport infrastructure programs, and planning air freight ...

Under the general direction of the Toll Program Director, the Toll Project Manager will directly manage delivery of toll projects from the environmental phase through design and construction; supervise the work of project management staff, support staff and consultants; represent RCTC in meetings and presentations; manage project budget, schedule, and scope; perform other related work as necessary.

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), established through Assembly Bill 1246, oversees funding and coordination of all public transportation services ...

The North County Transit District (NCTD) in Oceanside, California is seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced attorney to serve as General Counsel to the organization’s Board of Directors, and Executive Staff. The General Counsel reports directly to the NCTD Board of Directors and is responsible for performing all legal services for this progressive public transportation agency. 

NCTD employs nearly 700 people, including more than 100 direct employees and 600 contract employees. Overseeing the organization is the NCTD Board of Directors which consists of nine members all of ...

The national search for the position for Director, Electronic Fares Program for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is currently underway to identify top individuals to consider this newly created position. This exciting role provides leadership in support of MTC’s formidable mission that spans an array of complex electronic fare programs that impact millions of people in the region.

The Director, Electronic Fares Program will join a leadership team committed to innovation, creativity, and transforming local transportation methods through ...

USDOT’s TIFIA Office is hiring a new lead negotiator/financial policy advisor and a financial analyst.  Both positions are based in Washington, DC, and applications are due September 21st. 

The ideal candidate for the lead negotiator position will be a senior finance expert who has negotiated transportation finance and/or infrastructure project finance credit agreements as practiced in domestic and international capital markets.

For the financial analysts role, the ideal candidate is a mid-level professional with experience in the financial operations and practices of ...

The Riverside County Transportation Commission, which oversees funding and coordination of all public transportation services within Riverside County, is seeking a Toll Project Manager to manage delivery of toll projects from the environmental phase through design and construction.

This is a contract employee position that will terminate upon project completion or at the discretion of the RCTC. It is expected that the initial contract term will be three years and may be extended based on the needs of the toll program and RCTC.

Ideal candidates should have advanced knowledge of ...

The Reason Foundation, a non-profit, public policy think tank based in Los Angeles, seeks a policy analyst in transportation.  Qualified candidates should have a relevant degree, a solid understanding of free-market public policy, and an aptitude for written communication. 

Ideal candidates will be very familiar with Reason's transportation policy work and be able to describe what they can contribute to the organization.  Work location is negotiable and salary commensurate with experience.  Applicants at all levels of experience are invited to apply. The application deadline is ...

Indicative of the progress and forward momentum of the project, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is hiring.  The executive management team is expanding as the project makes advancements such as the recent award of $2.25 billion in federal grants.  With newly appointed CEO Roelof Van Ark at the helm, the Authority is seeking a Regional Director for Southern California to add to the team.

As described in the full position dossier, The Regional Director is responsible for ensuring the high-speed train project in Southern California continues forward on the planned schedule and ...