Senior Manager, Engineering (Alternative Delivery)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages the initiation, preparation, delivery, and oversight of multiple portfolios of engineering projects across multiple disciplines, including different aspects of development through execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or in a related field
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory experience in the management of major engineering projects in transportation and/or infrastructure
• 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 theories, principles and practices of engineering, transit scheduling, service planning and bus and rail operations
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal requirements and standards
• Knowledge of basic principles of rail and bus operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of business computer use applications, related to contract scheduling and financial record keeping
• Knowledge of contract administration related to major transportation and infrastructure projects
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Skill in analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Ability to monitor major, multiple contracts, keeping them on schedule, within budget
• Ability to plan financial and staffing needs
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Ability to maintain accurate records and statistical information
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Ability to exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Ability to work effectively with other Metro departments local transportation and public departments
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• State of California registration as a professional engineer preferred
• Experience managing design contracts, leading design coordination meetings, and facilitating comment resolution for project deliverables
• Experience working on Alternative Delivery projects, in the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) capacity to streamline construction processes and timelines
• Experience managing, reviewing, and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) and submittal for large scale rail and transit projects
• Experience writing or analyzing technical papers and reports, including resolving complex designer inquiries

Responsibilities

• Manages transportation and infrastructure including developing workplans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications
• Provides oversight to consultants on transportation and related projects; may include acting as the Resident Engineer
• Monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements
• Reviews contract documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and proposal evaluations and recommendations
• Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies
• Resolves design and field construction problems
• Attends progress meetings and reports on contract status
• Supervises subordinate staff
• Expedites design and field changes
• Advises on content of operations and maintenance manuals
• Recommends policy/procedure improvements
• 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 subordinate employees
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
• 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