Who is NTE, NTE 35W, and LBJ?
The North Tarrant Express (NTE) was the first design-build-finance-operate-maintain managed lanes project in Texas and consisted of the complete reconstruction of 13.3 miles of the existing I-820/SH-183 corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth. Since opening in October 2014, nine months ahead of the contracted completion date, the general highway lanes are experiencing a 70% decrease in congestion time and a 15% increase in average speed. This Cintra-led project has doubled capacity and significantly improved mobility along this heavily congested corridor that traverses the heart of six cities through Northeast Tarrant County.
The North Tarrant Express 35W (NTE 35W) project spans 16.8 miles from I-30 in downtown Fort Worth to Eagle Parkway at the north end of Alliance Airport. The project is operated and maintained by the Cintra-led consortium in North Texas. This project has improved mobility by adding additional road capacity through a combination of general highway lanes and continuous frontage roads, along with tolled express lanes that use variable pricing to keep traffic moving.
The LBJ Express (LBJ) is currently the largest P3 operation in Texas and one of the largest ever undertaken in the U.S. It is a regionally-significant transportation improvement project in North Texas that is relieving severe congestion in the dense urban area of north Dallas. In 2009, the Cintra-led consortium was selected to complete the design, construction, finance, operation, and maintenance of the project along I-635 and I-35E. Since opening in September 2015, the general highway lanes are realizing a 60% decrease in congestion time and a 10% increase in average speed.
What makes us different?
Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren’t enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.
Job Description:
About the role
The Environmental, Quality & Safety Director will ensure the Quality Control and the compliance of the Quality Management Systems and implement and develop the Quality Management Plan during the Operating Period. He/She will be in charge of and have a strong focus on Safety and will also be responsible for environmental compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee quality management personnel as well as the Safety Manager, the Training Manager and document control personnel during the operation phase
- Oversees and reports on everything related to the projects’ Safety Programs and initiatives and KPIs associated with safety (TRIR, internal KPIs etc).
- In charge of continuous improvement for the projects’ safety practices, including but not limited to all safety training, vendor qualifications in terms of safety and monitoring of safe operations, life saving controls etc.
- Implement a culture of safety across the organization prioritizing safety over results.
- Implement and develop NTEMP's Quality Management System
- Advises all Concessionaire's team on the state of the Quality and Environmental Management System and the Facility Management Plan (FMP/PMP)
- Fulfills the duties assigned to the Quality Manager in accordance with the contracts with TxDOT and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for the Management Review Process of the Quality and Environmental Management System
- Prepares an audit schedule for internal and external parties and initiates such audits and prepares reports for management's follow-up.
- Advises the CEO on audit results, corrective action and changes to procedures
- Responsible within the Concessionaire regarding all aspects related to quality assurance
- Advise and liaise with other departments in identifying need for training in Quality and Environmental matters
- Assist in investigating and complaints and contractual non-conformities and recommend corrective action, if any, in consultation with the Management Staff
- Liaise with TxDOT Representative(s), the D-B Contractor, Independent Engineer and any Third Parties regarding quality, safety or environmental related matters
- Lead in Document Control Systems
- Familiar with OSHA and ISO standards
- Advise the different departments of the Organization on implementing appropriate quality procedures and corrective actions within their areas of responsibility
- Lead periodic Management Reviews to assess the effectiveness of the Quality and Environmental Management System, safety tracking tools and procedures.
- Review Sub-consultants' quality plans and procedures for compatibility with NTEMP's quality plans
- Ensure that appropriate personnel receive training on the Quality and Environmental Management System and Safety protocols.
- Update the documents of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems of the Project Management Plan as necessary
- Liaise with external/independent quality and environmental auditors to schedule audits and review results
- Report to shareholders as needed an all aspects related to Quality, Environment (including ESG-type reporting) and Safety, in the different platforms as required.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering related fields, Safety, Quality or Environmental fields, or relevant experience
- 15+ years’ experience on construction projects, preferably with TxDOT
- 8 hours Quality and Environmental Training
- OSHA knowledge and training
Professional Qualities:
- Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.
- Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional, goal oriented, punctual, dependable
Computer Skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs
- Must be able to show some expertise in Safety, ESG and Quality reporting platforms..
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
- Some travel required, may include air travel
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit