SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (HEAVY CIVIL ENGINEERING)
LA Metro
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Posted: 18-Mar-25
Location: los angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 2400322
Salary $134,430.40 - $201,593.60 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Opening Date 03/06/2025
Closing Date 3/20/2025 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
Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. Initial assignment is a key part of the leadership team supporting delivery of Section 3 of the Westside Purple (D) Line Extension; a 2.5 mile underground heavy rail transit project with two underground stations at Westwood/UCLA and Westwood/VA Hospital.
Examples of Duties
Oversees contractor activities and major construction projects
Develops and implements policies and procedures for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling of major construction projects
Coordinates Metro construction engineers and agency support teams, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Engineering.
Coordinates rail design and construction activities with utilities, public and private organizations, and other individuals
Assists in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
Monitors compliance with construction contract terms to ensure that contracted work is on schedule, within budget, and complies with technical and legal requirements
Oversees preparation of final design documents, bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and evaluation of received proposals
Prepares construction project status reports and updates
Has budget accountability for assigned area or more than one specialty area
Represents Metro before the public and other governmental agencies
Negotiates scope of work and associated costs for Design Services (DS) consultants and Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) consultants
Oversees consultants and consultants in the execution of DS and CMSS
Manages assigned staff directly and through subordinate management team
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
RS
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. 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)
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 Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience in construction management or engineering, requiring management experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
State of California Professional Engineer or Architecture certificate is preferred
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
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.
Experience managing deep underground transit facilities on heavy civil engineering construction sites in an urban environment
Experience managing day-to-day heavy civil infrastructure construction projects, including rail systems and utility installation for a public agency
Experience negotiating contract changes, reviewing cost and schedule proposals, resolving disputes, and providing recommendations to management for multiple construction contracts
Experience planning and directing large multidisciplinary civil engineering projects, including construction contractors, consultants, and field project personnel
Licensed civil engineer, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP) or other similar certification
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of:
Construction means and methods
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, procurement, and construction of heavy civil transportation projects for a public agency
Contract language and bidding process
Theories, principles, and practices of construction techniques, and engineering related to the construction of heavy civil transportation projects
Industry accepted project management and construction management practices and principles
Human resources practices and modern management theory
Budgets and budgeting process
Business computer use and applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeeping
Skill in:
Planning, organizing, and directing the activities of design, construction, consultant, and other project personnel in a matrix organization
Reviewing and analyzing complex construction proposals, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and evaluating outcomes
Negotiating contract terms, administering contracts, and monitoring multiple contracts to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, and specifications
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Leadership
Effective meeting management
Reading and understanding complicated documents
Time management
Ability to:
Manage all phases of a major construction project from planning through closeout
Develop and implement an effective Project Management Plan
Deal with confrontational discussions
Resolve complex construction changes, claims, and other project issues
Handle sensitive information
Work effectively with both internal and external parties to the project
Provide effective direction and manage assigned staff
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Speak in public
Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
Determine strategies to achieve goals
Plan financial and staffing needs
Establish and implement policies and procedures
Prepare comprehensive reports and other correspondence
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
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
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
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
