This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP)
Basic Function
Provides executive direction and oversees the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects; leads a diversified team of engineering, construction management, and project controls staff; and influences relationships with third parties and project stakeholders to help ensure successful implementation of major capital projects. This position will provide engineering support during construction and change management with a team of technical staff and consultants for the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 3 project.
Example Of Duties
Manages overall project budget and schedule for major capital projects
Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies
Directs performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion
Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction
Ensures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
Sets and implements project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls
Coordinates services with other Metro departments to achieve agency-wide goals and objectives
Provides policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projects
Ensures compliance with Metro's policies and procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations and laws
Prepares and presents reports and project status to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies, and elected officials
Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
Communicates Metro′s safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintaining accountability for 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
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. Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. (EY)
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 is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
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.
Requirements For Employment
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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in the development, design and/or construction of major capital 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
Preferred Qualifications
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience overseeing engineering and construction activities for transportation projects including bus, rail, transit facilities, or highway projects
Experience utilizing public agency procurement procedures and contract administration
Experience organizing and directing the overall operational activities of a multi-disciplinary engineering and project management department
Experience managing project budget, schedules, and reporting for transportation projects including bus, rail, transit facilities, or highway projects
Knowledge:
Theories, principles, and practices of program control and project management related to heavy civil projects, including cost estimating, cost engineering, project planning, budgeting, critical path scheduling, cost and schedule progress measurement, and project status reporting
Construction methods and material and construction costs
Heavy construction practices and procedures
Large-scale capital project management
Project program control, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting
Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration
Modern management theory
Skills:
Directing the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects
Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a megaproject team
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising critical thinking, analytical problem solving, and decision-making expertise
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representatives
Working with third parties at the local, state, and federal levels
Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
Abilities:
Identify project deliverables and prioritize project requirements
Meet tight constraints and deadlines
Think and act independently
Represent Metro in public meetings
Plan financial and staffing needs
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
