Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Plans, directs, and manages diverse teams and major projects within Metro, including large capital projects or management of other types of large projects or programs.
Examples of Duties
Directs performance of services by assigned staff, consultants, and contractors for successful completion of projects and contracts in a thorough and timely manner
Plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and completion
Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
Ensures all project design and/or construction activities meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
Develops and manages information security and recovery capabilities; oversees current information technology interface with other related Metro databases
Evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
Represents agency and applicable division at meetings, conferences, and public events
Provides expertise and leadership in conducting technical studies and analyses
Prepares and presents reports to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and/or outside regulatory agencies
Sets and implements project policies, procedures, programs, safety and work standards, and controls for the overall functioning of assigned unit
Ensures compliance with Metro policies, procedures, and standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
Evaluates staff's overall level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and assists in developing the department's succession plan
Oversees all contracts, operating budget, and capital budget for section; monitors, and adheres to department/unit budget, goals, and schedules which comply with agency-wide fiscal responsibility
Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
*This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority*
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Agency Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Five years of relevant senior management-level experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects, including extensive experience managing mass transit projects
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Construction management and/or project management certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing the construction of major underground transit projects, including underground subway stations and tunnels.
Experience delivering design-build projects during the construction phase of design-build.
Experience managing construction management contracts for large California public works projects, including experience with third parties and local government agencies that have jurisdiction.
Experience overseeing and/or reviewing Construction Submittals, Requests for Information, Technical Specifications, Schedules, Pay Applications, and Contracts.
License as a California Professional Engineer (PE), or a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, or a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential.
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of rail transit engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance
Governmental contract policies and procedures
Public administrative methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
Applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and standards
Large-scale capital project management
Contract management for both consultants and construction
Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs
Heavy construction practices and procedures
Modern management theory
Applicable business software applications
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Directing the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
Interacting professionally with various levels of metro employees, Board of Directors, public officials, and outside representatives
Negotiating and problem solving
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Meet time constraints
Multi-task and prioritize
Maintain focus on objectives
Represent Metro before the public
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Plan financial and staffing needs
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required
