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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (PROJECT DELIVERY)

NEOGOV is a company focused on providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. They are seeking a Director of Engineering to oversee technical staff and consultants in the delivery of large-scale transportation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing various engineering and architectural activities.

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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
Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment
Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process
Participates in the preparation of contract front-end documents
Directs 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; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

Qualification

Engineering DesignContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementCalifornia PE LicenseBudget ManagementConstruction ManagementSupervisionCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
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 of experience in specialized area of assignment
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

California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect is preferred

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday. Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire date - 5 years 20 days Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days Beginning of 16th + years 35 days.
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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