Asset Management Organizational Structure in California

Michael B. Johnson P.E. State Asset Management Engineer

California Department of Transportation July 9, 2016

California Asset Management Organization

Caltrans Director

Budget and Finance

Asset Management

Design and Project

Delivery

Maintenance and

Operations

Planning and Modal

Programs

Chief Deputy Director

California Asset Management Organization

Caltrans Director

Budget and Finance

Design and Project

Delivery

Maintenance and

Operations

Asset Management

Planning and Modal

Programs

Chief Deputy Director

California Asset Management Organization

Caltrans Director

Budget and Finance

Design and Project

Delivery

Maintenance and

Operations

Planning and Modal

Programs

Asset Management

Chief Deputy Director

California Asset Management Organization

Caltrans Director

Budget and Finance

Design and Project

Delivery

Maintenance and

Operations

Planning and Modal

Programs

Chief Deputy Director

State Asset Management

Engineer

Challenges with Implementation

•  It is tough to change the culture of the department

•  Data management and system integration is a challenge

•  Securing approval for and funding an enterprise asset management software solution is a challenge

•  New management approaches may produce different results that can pose a challenge to explain why the new approach is better.

•  Educating internal and external stakeholders on asset management concepts and how they plug into an asset management approach.

•  Expectations of rapid implementation and results

Keys to Organizational Success

•  You must have a champion regardless of where they work •  This person should be devoted exclusively to the endeavor

•  The State Asset Manager position needs support from the top of the department

•  Asset Management success relies on a number of Caltrans divisions working toward a common goal. It really helps to know the various divisions business

•  The Asset Management Engineer reporting to the Chief Deputy Director facilitates cross division coordination necessary for successful asset management

•  Influence over investment decisions is also a significant advantage of the current Caltrans organizational model

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