Los Angeles Metro
SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (REGIONAL RAIL)
Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Senior Director, Construction Management (Regional Rail)
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Senior Director, Construction Management (Regional Rail)
role at Los Angeles Metro.
Base Pay Range $141,148.80/yr – $211,681.60/yr
Description The Senior Director, Construction Management oversees, directs, and coordinates project construction delivery for Metro Regional Rail projects. The position coordinates project activities with stakeholders and 3rd parties, leads negotiations with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules, and monitors compliance with construction contract terms to ensure that contracted work is on schedule, within budget, and complies with technical and legal requirements.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 10, 2025. Dates are subject to change.
Examples of Duties
Oversees contractor activities and major construction projects
Develops and implements policies and procedures for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling major construction projects
Coordinates Metro construction engineers and agency support teams (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
Minimum Qualifications
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 preferred
A valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed
Preferred Qualifications
Experience utilizing principles and practices in program management, contract administration, construction management for rail/transit projects
Experience performing construction management activities for a large transit/transportation agency and experience with all stages of a project from initiation to construction
Experience adhering to industry‑accepted construction management practices and principles; applicable federal and local regulations governing heavy civil construction
Experience managing multiple project‑related tasks in a fast‑paced environment and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Experience mentoring junior staff and developing them to take on higher responsibilities
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
Closed 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.)
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.
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Senior Director, Construction Management (Regional Rail)
role at Los Angeles Metro.
Base Pay Range $141,148.80/yr – $211,681.60/yr
Description The Senior Director, Construction Management oversees, directs, and coordinates project construction delivery for Metro Regional Rail projects. The position coordinates project activities with stakeholders and 3rd parties, leads negotiations with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules, and monitors compliance with construction contract terms to ensure that contracted work is on schedule, within budget, and complies with technical and legal requirements.
Recruitment Timelines Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 10, 2025. Dates are subject to change.
Examples of Duties
Oversees contractor activities and major construction projects
Develops and implements policies and procedures for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling major construction projects
Coordinates Metro construction engineers and agency support teams (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
Minimum Qualifications
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 preferred
A valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed
Preferred Qualifications
Experience utilizing principles and practices in program management, contract administration, construction management for rail/transit projects
Experience performing construction management activities for a large transit/transportation agency and experience with all stages of a project from initiation to construction
Experience adhering to industry‑accepted construction management practices and principles; applicable federal and local regulations governing heavy civil construction
Experience managing multiple project‑related tasks in a fast‑paced environment and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Experience mentoring junior staff and developing them to take on higher responsibilities
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
Closed 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.)
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.
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