Los Angeles Metro · 9 hours ago
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING (PROJECT DELIVERY)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $191K/yr
5+ years expLos Angeles Metro is dedicated to providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. The Director of Engineering oversees technical staff and consultants on large-scale transportation projects, managing design activities, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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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
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, 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
Experience managing the design and construction of infrastructure capital projects including monitoring of scope, schedule, and budget
Experience analyzing and interpreting Construction Contracts, Engineering Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
Experience working cooperatively with third parties including utilities, municipalities, public and private entities, and external stakeholders
Experience enforcing, public works, and construction industry standards, regulations, and requirements
California registration as a Professional Engineer is desirable
Company
Los Angeles Metro
Metro is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Stephanie Wiggins
Chief Executive Officer
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