Los Angeles Metro
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (PROJECT DELIVERY)
Los Angeles Metro, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Los Angeles Metro is hiring a
Director, Engineering (Project Delivery)
to lead technical staff and consultants in engineering and architectural design for large‑scale transportation projects.
Base Pay Range $127,046.40 per year – $190,528.00 per year
Responsibilities
Oversees and manages large‑scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities.
Manages consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment.
Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes, and oversees the change control process.
Participates in the preparation of contract front‑end documents.
Directs the preparation of feasibility and trade‑off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses.
Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives.
Reviews consultants’ plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness.
Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third‑party, and operations problems.
Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost‑effectiveness.
Interfaces with the various divisions of Metro.
Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets.
Represents Metro before outside agencies.
Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials.
Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings.
Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff.
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Experience: Five years of relevant management‑level experience as an engineer, architect, or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects, with at least two years in a specialized area of assignment.
License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.
Preferred: California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities and are not mandatory. They serve as supporting factors in selection decisions.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations.
Knowledge of project management and control practices.
Knowledge of financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Metro policies and procedures, principles of supervision, and applicable business software applications.
Skill in planning, organizing, and managing large‑scale design and construction projects.
Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large‑scale engineering projects.
Skill in preparing complex, comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Skill in analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Skill in exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions; communicating effectively orally and in writing; interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives; negotiating.
Ability to manage projects from start‑up to completion; think and act independently; prioritize and multi‑task; make financial decisions within a budget; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts; supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff; read, write, speak, and understand English.
Special Conditions
This job specification is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Physical demands described are representative of those required to perform 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 screens.
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table.
Operating a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicating through the medium.
Typing and using a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer‑based functions.
Communicating through speech in the English language.
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. 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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Director, Engineering (Project Delivery)
to lead technical staff and consultants in engineering and architectural design for large‑scale transportation projects.
Base Pay Range $127,046.40 per year – $190,528.00 per year
Responsibilities
Oversees and manages large‑scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities.
Manages consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment.
Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes, and oversees the change control process.
Participates in the preparation of contract front‑end documents.
Directs the preparation of feasibility and trade‑off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses.
Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives.
Reviews consultants’ plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness.
Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third‑party, and operations problems.
Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost‑effectiveness.
Interfaces with the various divisions of Metro.
Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets.
Represents Metro before outside agencies.
Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials.
Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings.
Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff.
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Experience: Five years of relevant management‑level experience as an engineer, architect, or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects, with at least two years in a specialized area of assignment.
License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.
Preferred: California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities and are not mandatory. They serve as supporting factors in selection decisions.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of applicable disciplines in architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, or environmental engineering, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental laws.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, engineering, equipment, construction standards, and rail transit operations.
Knowledge of project management and control practices.
Knowledge of financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures.
Knowledge of Metro policies and procedures, principles of supervision, and applicable business software applications.
Skill in planning, organizing, and managing large‑scale design and construction projects.
Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting engineering plans and specifications for large‑scale engineering projects.
Skill in preparing complex, comprehensive reports and correspondence.
Skill in analyzing data and situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes.
Skill in exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions; communicating effectively orally and in writing; interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives; negotiating.
Ability to manage projects from start‑up to completion; think and act independently; prioritize and multi‑task; make financial decisions within a budget; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts; supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff; read, write, speak, and understand English.
Special Conditions
This job specification is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Physical demands described are representative of those required to perform 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 screens.
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table.
Operating a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicating through the medium.
Typing and using a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer‑based functions.
Communicating through speech in the English language.
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. 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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