Job Description

Salary

$156,561.60 - $235,976.00 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Regular Employee

Job Number

2400184-2

Cabinet

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Cost Center

8010 - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION/ENG

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 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

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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.

Examples of Duties

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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

Minimum Qualifications

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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 leading the design or construction of underground transit projects, including underground passenger stations and/or tunnels elements Experience managing light rail construction projects Experience managing multi-disciplinary construction contracts for heavy civil and public works projects Experience satisfying FTA requirements for funding and project delivery California license as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Essential Knowledge

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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


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 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.

Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.



We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance

- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays

- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)

- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.

Years of Service Annual Accrual

Hire date - 5 years 20 days

Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days

Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days

Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan

- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits

: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

Kaiser medical insurance Public Pension Plan 457/401K Plan Flex Spending Paid Sick Time Fare Media Rideshare Subsidies Metro One Fitness membership
For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net.