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Los Angeles Metro · 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 exp

Los Angeles Metro is committed to providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. The Senior Executive Officer, Project Management in Systems Engineering will oversee the Rail & Bus Systems Engineering Department, managing major capital transit projects and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

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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

Systems EngineeringTransit Infrastructure ManagementConstruction ManagementProject ManagementProfessional Engineer RegistrationContract NegotiationTeam LeadershipAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

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, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

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