SALARY $156,561.60 - $235,976.00 Annually

LOCATION Los Angeles, CA

JOB TYPE Regular Employee

CABINET PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

OPENING DATE 01/16/2026

CLOSING DATE 2/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA Exempt

BARGAINING UNIT Non-Contract

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

Provides technical support in broad range of civil and roadway engineering expertise to major projects. This expertise will include roadway design, grading, utilities, and drainage engineering. 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.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 23rd, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

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

May be required to perform other related job duties

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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 locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm

(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

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.  Late applications will not be considered.

*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.

Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro

Minimum Qualifications

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 in roadway design, drainage, and utilities using industry standards such as Metro Rail Design Criteria, City of Los Angeles roadway design requirements, Caltrans design criteria and procedures, or equivalent
• Experience developing or maintaining up to date roadway design criteria for an agency
• Experience managing staff and projects together with ability to review and approve roadway plans for compliance with various local codes and standards
• Experience in developing roadway plans and specifications for construction of transit related facilities

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

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• 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
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

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