Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECTS ENGINEERING (TRANSIT ARCHITECTURE)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Provides executive direction and oversees the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects; leads a diversified team of engineering, construction management, and project controls staff; and influences relationships with third parties and project stakeholders to help ensure successful implementation of major capital projects.
Position overview: Lead the Transit Architectural discipline with Metro Project Engineering. Oversee architectural design of Metro facilities and design work performed by project teams and consultants from preliminary study phase through construction and operations phase.
Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
August 18
, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Manages overall project budget and schedule for major capital projects Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies Directs performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction Ensures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations Sets and implements project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls Coordinates services with other Metro departments to achieve agency-wide goals and objectives Provides policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projects Ensures compliance with Metro's policies and procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations and laws Prepares and presents reports and project status to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies, and elected officials Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintaining accountability for 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
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, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in the development, design and/or construction of major capital 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 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 large transit projects with major architectural components Experience developing policies for a company or agency to streamline a process or create new ones Experience leading an architectural department and/or group Experience working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and creating working BIM models California licensed Professional Architect
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 program control and project management related to heavy civil projects, including cost estimating, cost engineering, project planning, budgeting, critical path scheduling, cost and schedule progress measurement, and project status reporting Construction methods and material and construction costs Heavy construction practices and procedures Large-scale capital project management Project program control, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration Modern management theory
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 Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a megaproject team Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising critical thinking, analytical problem solving, and decision-making expertise Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representatives Working with third parties at the local, state, and federal levels Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
Ability to
(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Identify project deliverables and prioritize project requirements Meet tight constraints and deadlines Think and act independently Represent Metro in public meetings Plan financial and staffing needs Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Handle highly confidential information Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions 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.
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 (HT) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of
August 18
, 2025 . These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Manages overall project budget and schedule for major capital projects Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies Directs performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction Ensures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations Sets and implements project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls Coordinates services with other Metro departments to achieve agency-wide goals and objectives Provides policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projects Ensures compliance with Metro's policies and procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations and laws Prepares and presents reports and project status to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies, and elected officials Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintaining accountability for 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
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, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in the development, design and/or construction of major capital 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 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 large transit projects with major architectural components Experience developing policies for a company or agency to streamline a process or create new ones Experience leading an architectural department and/or group Experience working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and creating working BIM models California licensed Professional Architect
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 program control and project management related to heavy civil projects, including cost estimating, cost engineering, project planning, budgeting, critical path scheduling, cost and schedule progress measurement, and project status reporting Construction methods and material and construction costs Heavy construction practices and procedures Large-scale capital project management Project program control, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration Modern management theory
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 Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a megaproject team Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes Exercising critical thinking, analytical problem solving, and decision-making expertise Communicating effectively orally and in writing Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representatives Working with third parties at the local, state, and federal levels Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
Ability to
(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Identify project deliverables and prioritize project requirements Meet tight constraints and deadlines Think and act independently Represent Metro in public meetings Plan financial and staffing needs Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Handle highly confidential information Travel to offsite locations Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions 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.
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 (HT) #J-18808-Ljbffr