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
Manages, oversees, and coordinates the engineering and architectural design of rail and bus facilities projects from start to finish and within approved budgets.
Examples of Duties
Manages, drives, and monitors rail and bus facilities construction projects, including developing workplans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications
Oversees the work of construction management consultants and/or acts as Resident Engineer supervising construction Inspectors, Construction Engineer, and administrative support
Monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements
Collaborates with contractors, specialists, and lead agencies
Reports on work progress and budget to senior management
Monitors compliance with the contract
Manages assigned Metro staff
Has budget accountability for an area of responsibility
Reviews contract documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors
Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies
Resolves design and field construction problems
Attends progress meetings and reports on contract status
Expedites design and field changes; negotiates change orders
Reviews contractors' requests for change and, if appropriate, prepares contract change notices with appropriate justification
Advises on content of operations and maintenance manuals
Recommends policy/procedure improvements
Monitors claims and suggests ways to minimize
Coordinates work schedules around special events
Monitors field implementation of pollution controls for dust, noise, and vibration
Monitors parcel acquisition to ensure availability before construction
Conducts site audits and testing
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; 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
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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.
Agency Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers
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, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in the management of construction contracts; experience in tunneling, aerial structures, underground structures, ballasted trackwork, highways, and highway bridges preferred
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
State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect 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.
Experience providing design support during construction of major engineering projects in transportation and/or infrastructure
Experience supervising design and engineering for major engineering projects in transportation and/or infrastructure.
Experience developing designs that involve multi-disciplinary engineering interfaces.
A current California license as a Professional Engineer (PE).
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 engineering and construction of rail and bus transit facilities
Equipment and construction techniques related to the installation and construction of various rail and bus facilities
Applicable local, state, and federal building and construction requirements and standards
Basic principles of rail and bus operation and maintenance
Project contract documents and plans
Metro General Conditions, General Requirements, and TRs (Technical Requirements) and specifications
Construction terminology
Safety and Security Manuals
Business computer use applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeeping
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Interpreting design plans, shop drawings, and construction calculations
Understanding engineering terminology
Analyzing complex construction issues, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Using various business applications and software, including Excel, Outlook, and MicroStation
Document and budget tracking
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Effective inter- and intra-agency communication
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Monitor multiple contracts, keeping them on schedule and within budget
Mediate and negotiate construction contract terms
Plan financial and staffing needs
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Take accurate and detailed notes and meeting minutes
Oversee assigned staff effectively
Type well and hand write legibly
Obtain cost savings where possible
Maintain accurate records and statistical information
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
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
High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
High noise environment
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
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)