Los Angeles Metro
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT
Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Los Angeles Metro .
This range is provided by Los Angeles Metro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $95,056.00/yr - $142,521.60/yr
Description Assists in the development, management, and administration of Metro's Transit Asset Management (TAM) Projects; ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within budget; manages contractors performing condition assessments of Metro assets; and enters asset and condition data into Metro's Transit Asset Management Database for reporting to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Recruitment timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 17th and 24th. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Assists in administering and managing TAM Projects, including aspects of engineering and construction, technical support, schedules, budget compliance, and agency reporting.
Manages performance of contractors and consultants, including all aspects of regulatory compliance, contract compliance, performance measurement, scheduling, prioritization of work, budget development, monitoring, reporting, and customer service.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets contract specifications and scope of work documents to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and plans.
Reviews project submittals for compliance with contract requirements.
Prepares Statement of Work (SOW) for new contracts.
Develops new project specifications and requirements for review by supervisor.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements.
Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedule management activities.
Reviews contract documents and deliverables, prepares change notices, and negotiates change orders.
Conducts progress meetings with contractors and members of the Metro project team to report on contract status and ensure project progress.
Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities.
Assists in preparing reports for management and the Board of Directors.
Works closely with consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives.
Enters asset condition data into Metro's Transit Asset Management Database.
Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies.
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 such as field audits to verify contractor compliance with project requirements.
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 may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing professional work in project management or construction management; some positions may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use alternative transportation for job-related essential functions.
Professional Engineer License preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience overseeing the operations of a contractor and enforcing the scope of work to meet KPIs in a public sector or government agency environment.
Experience negotiating contract terms, preparing change notices, and negotiating change orders with contractors.
Experience entering asset and condition data into a Transit Asset Management database for mandated FTA reporting.
Experience preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence for management and executive bodies, such as the Board of Directors.
Experience communicating and implementing safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintaining accountability for the safety performance of contractors and team members.
Essential Knowledge
Theories, principles, and practices of project management, including construction management.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including Transit Asset Management (TAM) rule (49 CFR part 625).
Engineering and construction concepts.
Contract administration.
Applicable business software applications, including project management software.
Skill
Overseeing the operations of a contractor performing complex, highly regulated maintenance activities.
Recommending action plans, reporting on progress, reviewing and commenting on project documents, and responding to requests from executives and Board of Directors.
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions.
Exercising sound judgment and creativity when making decisions.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, managing contractors, and outside representatives.
Ability to
Monitor multiple projects to ensure compliance with contract, including schedule and budget.
Think and act independently.
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements.
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data.
Negotiate contract terms.
Determine strategies to achieve goals.
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Special Conditions
This job specification is not exhaustive. The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform essential functions.
Metro provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
The classification is at-will; 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.
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level.
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles.
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity.
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.
Contact Information Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or 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.
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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT
role at
Los Angeles Metro .
This range is provided by Los Angeles Metro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $95,056.00/yr - $142,521.60/yr
Description Assists in the development, management, and administration of Metro's Transit Asset Management (TAM) Projects; ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within budget; manages contractors performing condition assessments of Metro assets; and enters asset and condition data into Metro's Transit Asset Management Database for reporting to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Recruitment timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 17th and 24th. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Assists in administering and managing TAM Projects, including aspects of engineering and construction, technical support, schedules, budget compliance, and agency reporting.
Manages performance of contractors and consultants, including all aspects of regulatory compliance, contract compliance, performance measurement, scheduling, prioritization of work, budget development, monitoring, reporting, and customer service.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets contract specifications and scope of work documents to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and plans.
Reviews project submittals for compliance with contract requirements.
Prepares Statement of Work (SOW) for new contracts.
Develops new project specifications and requirements for review by supervisor.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements.
Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedule management activities.
Reviews contract documents and deliverables, prepares change notices, and negotiates change orders.
Conducts progress meetings with contractors and members of the Metro project team to report on contract status and ensure project progress.
Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities.
Assists in preparing reports for management and the Board of Directors.
Works closely with consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives.
Enters asset condition data into Metro's Transit Asset Management Database.
Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies.
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 such as field audits to verify contractor compliance with project requirements.
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 may be substituted for required education on a two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing professional work in project management or construction management; some positions may require specialized experience in area of assignment.
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to use alternative transportation for job-related essential functions.
Professional Engineer License preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience overseeing the operations of a contractor and enforcing the scope of work to meet KPIs in a public sector or government agency environment.
Experience negotiating contract terms, preparing change notices, and negotiating change orders with contractors.
Experience entering asset and condition data into a Transit Asset Management database for mandated FTA reporting.
Experience preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence for management and executive bodies, such as the Board of Directors.
Experience communicating and implementing safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintaining accountability for the safety performance of contractors and team members.
Essential Knowledge
Theories, principles, and practices of project management, including construction management.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including Transit Asset Management (TAM) rule (49 CFR part 625).
Engineering and construction concepts.
Contract administration.
Applicable business software applications, including project management software.
Skill
Overseeing the operations of a contractor performing complex, highly regulated maintenance activities.
Recommending action plans, reporting on progress, reviewing and commenting on project documents, and responding to requests from executives and Board of Directors.
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions.
Exercising sound judgment and creativity when making decisions.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, managing contractors, and outside representatives.
Ability to
Monitor multiple projects to ensure compliance with contract, including schedule and budget.
Think and act independently.
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements.
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data.
Negotiate contract terms.
Determine strategies to achieve goals.
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Special Conditions
This job specification is not exhaustive. The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform essential functions.
Metro provides reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
The classification is at-will; 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.
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level.
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles.
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity.
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.
Contact Information Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or 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.
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