This position will support the Program Control department supervising the project control section. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining department procedures, conducting periodic project control discipline process reviews, incorporating lessons learned, training of project controls of all disciplines, program control dashboards, and enterprise portfolio reporting. The Deputy Executive Officer provides executive direction for program management operations in support of engineering and construction of major capital projects.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 25,
2025
.
These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Monitors activities of assigned departments to ensure conformance with goals and objectives of reporting unit and eliminate impediments to peak performance
Develops or oversees the development of policies and procedures for assigned departments
Establishes and monitors short-range and long-range goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
Analyzes and develops appropriate cost engineering, scheduling, and estimating staffing levels within engineering management and construction management contracts
Negotiates and manages consultant contracts; monitors and evaluates work of consultants, contract personnel, and vendors
Briefs executive staff and the Board of Directors as necessary
Directs activities involving program management oversight of major capital projects
Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
Chairs and participates in various committees and task forces
Directs the conducting of studies, investigations, and analyses at the direction of executive staff and Board of Directors, including reports of findings and recommendations
Researches industry trends that could impact project outcomes
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains 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 Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant senior management-level experience administering program management activities for major capital 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 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 directing, supervising, training and producing training material for multi-discipline project control teams, including cost, schedule, risk, estimating, and configuration management teams Experience managing federally funded heavy civil construction projects and knowledge of project control regulations governing public institutions Experience producing project control deliverables defined by Federal Transit Administration Oversight Procedures (OP) or Federal Railroad Administration Monitoring Procedures (MP) Experience presenting before public officials, executive management and Board of Directors while utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience designing, deploying and training on Power BI dashboards for project controls staff 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 management, estimating, environmental project control or quality assurance All facets of a project, including cost estimating, scheduling, project management, contracting, etc. Construction management Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Modern management theory Applicable business software applications Skill in
(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Directing the overall activities of major organizational functions Determining strategies to achieve goals Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Performing statistical and financial analysis Understanding and analyzing complex concepts Analyzing situations, identifying risks and problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence 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 Ability to
(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Meet tight time constraints and deadlines Work with diverse stakeholders to reach common consensus Influence others Think and act independently Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Represent Metro before the public Plan financial and staffing needs Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff 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
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A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 25,
2025
.
These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Monitors activities of assigned departments to ensure conformance with goals and objectives of reporting unit and eliminate impediments to peak performance
Develops or oversees the development of policies and procedures for assigned departments
Establishes and monitors short-range and long-range goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
Analyzes and develops appropriate cost engineering, scheduling, and estimating staffing levels within engineering management and construction management contracts
Negotiates and manages consultant contracts; monitors and evaluates work of consultants, contract personnel, and vendors
Briefs executive staff and the Board of Directors as necessary
Directs activities involving program management oversight of major capital projects
Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
Chairs and participates in various committees and task forces
Directs the conducting of studies, investigations, and analyses at the direction of executive staff and Board of Directors, including reports of findings and recommendations
Researches industry trends that could impact project outcomes
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains 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 Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience Five years of relevant senior management-level experience administering program management activities for major capital 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 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 directing, supervising, training and producing training material for multi-discipline project control teams, including cost, schedule, risk, estimating, and configuration management teams Experience managing federally funded heavy civil construction projects and knowledge of project control regulations governing public institutions Experience producing project control deliverables defined by Federal Transit Administration Oversight Procedures (OP) or Federal Railroad Administration Monitoring Procedures (MP) Experience presenting before public officials, executive management and Board of Directors while utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience designing, deploying and training on Power BI dashboards for project controls staff 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 management, estimating, environmental project control or quality assurance All facets of a project, including cost estimating, scheduling, project management, contracting, etc. Construction management Financial, analytical, and statistical research and mathematical processes and procedures Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards Modern management theory Applicable business software applications Skill in
(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Directing the overall activities of major organizational functions Determining strategies to achieve goals Establishing and implementing policies and procedures Performing statistical and financial analysis Understanding and analyzing complex concepts Analyzing situations, identifying risks and problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence 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 Ability to
(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Meet tight time constraints and deadlines Work with diverse stakeholders to reach common consensus Influence others Think and act independently Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Represent Metro before the public Plan financial and staffing needs Supervise, train, mentor, and motivate assigned staff 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
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