SENIOR MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION (ENGINEERING) - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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

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

• 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.)

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.