Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. This role provides strategic oversight of construction activities, contract execution, risk mitigation, and field coordination for major transit and mobility improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with agency goals. This position will also lead and manage internal staff, construction management consultants, and project delivery teams. The role serves as the primary agency representative in the field, interfacing directly with contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and jurisdictional stakeholders to resolve issues, drive performance, and uphold safety.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
October 27, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
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
May be required to perform other related job duties
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 and Experience 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.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing CMGC, PDB, and similar contracts through both Phase 1 (preconstruction services) and Phase 2 (construction services), including negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Experience delivering large-scale, complex public works or transit infrastructure projects (e.g., rail, Bus Rapid Transit [BRT]) within urban transit or roadway environments
Experience applying risk-based cost estimating and contingency management, including using industry-standard estimating formats, conducting open-book cost estimating, allocating risk, and reconciling costs in CMGC or other alternative delivery methods
Experience leading construction phasing, staging, and maintenance-of-traffic planning in dense urban or constrained environments
Experience conducting constructability reviews, value engineering, and developing early work packages in preconstruction
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
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
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.)
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Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
October 27, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
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
May be required to perform other related job duties
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 and Experience 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.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing CMGC, PDB, and similar contracts through both Phase 1 (preconstruction services) and Phase 2 (construction services), including negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
Experience delivering large-scale, complex public works or transit infrastructure projects (e.g., rail, Bus Rapid Transit [BRT]) within urban transit or roadway environments
Experience applying risk-based cost estimating and contingency management, including using industry-standard estimating formats, conducting open-book cost estimating, allocating risk, and reconciling costs in CMGC or other alternative delivery methods
Experience leading construction phasing, staging, and maintenance-of-traffic planning in dense urban or constrained environments
Experience conducting constructability reviews, value engineering, and developing early work packages in preconstruction
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
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
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.)
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