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Los Angeles Metro · 10 hours ago

SENIOR DIRECTOR, WAYSIDE SYSTEMS (COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$141K/yr - $212K/yr

5+ years exp

Los Angeles Metro is dedicated to providing a world-class transportation system. The Senior Director of Wayside Systems will oversee the management and performance of the Wayside Systems Engineering groups, ensuring reliability and safety in rail operations.

AutomotiveLogisticsTourismTransportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and manages the workplan of the Wayside Systems Engineering groups, and ensures compliance with authorized budget and schedule

Directs operational technical support for rail design, construction, start-up, testing, activation of systems, and pre-revenue and revenue operations

Coordinates with Engineering Directors to plan and prioritize the department's work, and provides staff assignments on each project

Directs engineering in the modification of rail systems and facilities

Performs design review for new rail lines and rail activation processes

Ensures that work complies with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations

Develops work scopes and participates in negotiating consultant services contracts and contract changes; coordinates and reviews consultants' engineering design submittals

Coordinates with and supports the Corporate Safety Department on rail safety, fire life safety, emergency procedures, and regulatory issues

Confers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering matters relating to systems and facility improvements

Directs, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff

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

Qualification

Facilities engineering designPublic transit projectsSafety codesProject managementFiber optic communicationMicrowave/wireless communicationsBudget developmentWorkforce managementSupervisory skillsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skills

Required

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Five years of relevant management-level experience in facilities engineering design and construction of public transit projects or major public agency projects

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

Must pass a security clearance check

Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards during site or right of way visits

Travel to construction sites and access areas under construction