Senior Facility Manager (Transportation Planner IV)

Job Announcement

Join the future of transportation with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation! Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has been at the forefront of transforming our community. We are committed to enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Our mission is to plan, coordinate, fund, implement, and sustain a cutting-edge multimodal transportation system that meets the dynamic needs of Fairfax County. FCDOT is seeking a highly motivated, qualified, and experienced professional to join the Transit Services Division (TSD). This position is primarily responsible for overseeing transit-related facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects. This position manages both FCDOT staff and contractors, ensuring that all transit facilities operate efficiently, are safe, and are maintained in a state of good repair. In addition, leads strategic planning efforts for capital improvements and long-term asset replacement.

Responsibilities include :

• Developing and maintaining the Capital Improvement Program for all fixed transportation assets, ensuring alignment with the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements;
• Leading the planning, design, construction, and inspection of new and rehabilitated transit infrastructure projects, working with the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services and other partner agencies to ensure timely and effective project delivery;
• Overseeing preventive maintenance programs, repairs, and general upkeep for all transit facilities, including bus garages, Park-and-Ride lots, transit centers, bus stops, and shelters;
• Coordinating facility inspections, safety audits, and ensuring compliance;
• Overseeing the county's bus stop and bus shelter maintenance program, coordinating installations, removals, repairs, and updates to infrastructure and bus stops, ensuring shelters and amenities meet safety, cleanliness, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance standards;
• Developing and monitoring facility-related budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency;
• Supervising the TSD facility maintenance team, responsible for coaching, mentoring, training, and evaluating performance of assigned staff;
• Managing outsourced facility maintenance and service contracts, overseeing procurement, tracking performance, monitoring compliance, evaluating deliverables, and recommending improvements to contractors;
• Supporting emergency preparedness, including responding to and managing weather events and other incidents; and
• Completing other tasks, as assigned.

Note : the specific area of assignment is facility management / maintenance.