NEOGOV · 2 days ago
SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT (SYSTEMS ENGINEERING)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$202K/yr - $303K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which aims to provide a world-class transportation system. The Senior Executive Officer, Project Management in Systems Engineering is responsible for overseeing the Rail & Bus Systems Engineering Department and managing major Metro capital transit projects.
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Responsibilities
Directs and manages performance of construction management or procurement services by Metro staff, consultants, and contractors
Negotiates contracts, change orders, and/or claims with contractors
Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies
Coordinates third-party related matters and public affairs activities
Reviews and approves contract documents
Ensures construction meets operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
Manages claims resolution
Sets and implements construction management or procurement project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls
Ensures cooperation and coordination of services amongst departments to achieve agency-wide goals and objectives
Provides recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments related to Metro's construction management, procurements, and/or acquisition strategies
Ensures compliance with Metro policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws
Prepares and presents reports to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies
Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff directly or through subordinate management
Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects or procurement services
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
Experience managing complex transit infrastructure projects including light rail transit, heavy rail transit, and bus rapid transit
Experience managing the design, construction, and testing of Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems, Train Control, Communication Systems, and Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Experience building and managing large teams of agency staff and consultants in engineering and construction support for large transit infrastructure projects
Experience overseeing public agency procurement, financial, and contract procedures
Registration as a Professional Engineer required
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.
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
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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