Senior Director, Construction Management (Highways)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. This role oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. The Senior Director will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with members of the project team to ensure that contract requirements are met. This will include representatives of Metro, the CMSS team, the contractors and various third party entities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Five years of relevant management-level experience in construction management or engineering, requiring management experience in 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
• Knowledge of construction means and methods
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, procurement, and construction of heavy civil transportation projects for a public agency
• Knowledge of contract language and bidding process
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of construction techniques, and engineering related to the construction of heavy civil transportation projects
• Knowledge of industry-accepted project management and construction management practices and principles
• Knowledge of human resources practices and modern management theory
• Knowledge of budgets and budgeting process
• Knowledge of business computer use and applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeeping
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of design, construction, consultant, and other project personnel in a matrix organization
• Skill in reviewing and analyzing complex construction proposals, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and evaluating outcomes
• Skill in negotiating contract terms, administering contracts, and monitoring multiple contracts to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, and specifications
• Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in leadership
• Skill in effective meeting management
• Skill in reading and understanding complicated documents
• Skill in time management
• Ability to manage all phases of a major construction project from planning through closeout
• Ability to develop and implement an effective Project Management Plan
• Ability to deal with confrontational discussions
• Ability to resolve complex construction changes, claims, and other project issues
• Ability to handle sensitive information
• Ability to work effectively with both internal and external parties to the project
• Ability to provide effective direction and manage assigned staff
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Ability to speak in public
• Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Ability to determine strategies to achieve goals
• Ability to plan financial and staffing needs
• Ability to establish and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and other correspondence
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• State of California Professional Engineer or Architecture certificate is preferred
• Experience collaborating with multi-departmental and multidisciplinary teams, while also developing and implementing complex projects from inception through completion for a Public or Government Agency
• Experience communicating effectively with consultants, vendors, and construction contractors to align project objectives, negotiate deliverables, and ensure seamless execution across all project phases
• Experience monitoring multiple design and/or construction contracts to ensure compliance with specifications, budget, and delivery schedules
• Experience managing and supervising staff to ensure deliverables are completed on time and staff are working together to achieve set goals

Responsibilities

• Oversees contractor activities and major construction projects
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling of major construction projects
• Coordinates Metro construction engineers and agency support teams, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Engineering.
• Coordinates rail design and construction activities with utilities, public and private organizations, and other individuals
• Assists in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
• Monitors compliance with construction contract terms to ensure that contracted work is on schedule, within budget, and complies with technical and legal requirements
• Oversees preparation of final design documents, bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and evaluation of received proposals
• Prepares construction project status reports and updates
• Has budget accountability for assigned area or more than one specialty area
• Represents Metro before the public and other governmental agencies
• Negotiates scope of work and associated costs for Design Services (DS) consultants and Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) consultants
• Oversees consultants and consultants in the execution of DS and CMSS
• Manages assigned staff directly and through subordinate management team
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
• Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior