Senior Manager, Construction (Construction/Multimodal Infrastructure)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages, oversees, and coordinates timely construction of rail and bus facilities projects from start to finish and within approved budgets. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 9/7/2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in the management of construction contracts
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in tunneling, aerial structures, underground structures, ballasted trackwork, highways, and highway bridges preferred
State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect preferred
Experience managing multiple project-related tasks in a fast-paced environment, communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working in the public right-of-way, First Last Mile, user experience components, and working with third-party stakeholders.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, planning large multidisciplinary projects with multiple subject matter experts including construction contractors, consultants, and field project personnel
Experience managing project cost and schedule, project management, construction management, and providing recommendations to management for multiple construction contracts.
Experience managing construction management activities for a large transit/transportation agency; experience with all stages of a project, from initiation and design to construction and closeout

Responsibilities

Manages, drives, and monitors rail and bus facilities construction projects, including developing workplans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications
Oversees the work of construction management consultants and/or acts as Resident Engineer supervising construction Inspectors, Construction Engineer, and administrative support
Monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements
Collaborates with contractors, specialists, and lead agencies
Reports on work progress and budget to senior management
Monitors compliance with the contract
Manages assigned Metro staff
Has budget accountability for an area of responsibility
Reviews contract documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors
Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies
Resolves design and field construction problems
Attends progress meetings and reports on contract status
Expedites design and field changes; negotiates change orders
Reviews contractors' requests for change and, if appropriate, prepares contract change notices with appropriate justification
Advises on content of operations and maintenance manuals
Recommends policy/procedure improvements
Monitors claims and suggests ways to minimize
Coordinates work schedules around special events
Monitors field implementation of pollution controls for dust, noise, and vibration
Monitors parcel acquisition to ensure availability before construction
Conducts site audits and testing
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