Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance (Facility And Property Maintenance)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities for all Metro properties and bus/rail systems to ensure a safe and effective operation. Plans and manages the operations of assigned multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including contract services; electrical systems; electronic systems; mechanical systems; equipment installations; signage production; bus and rail service support, and building and grounds property maintenance. Develops and administers the preventative maintenance program for Metro facilities. Oversees the work of staff performing maintenance, repairs, and construction for Metro facilities. Provides technical recommendations for facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Manages facilities projects from inception to completion; develops and prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs. Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required. Reviews and develops contract specifications, scope of work documents, deliverables, schedules, and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors. Maintains training program for assigned staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met. Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings. Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities. Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met. Prepares reports, memoranda, and other correspondence. Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures. Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures. Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates. Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades. Supervises, trains, guides, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in facilities maintenance operations, construction, engineering, contract or budget administration, or a related field
• Valid California Class C Driver License
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices that apply to facilities maintenance and/or construction management
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental, safety, facilities, and rail maintenance and operations
• Knowledge of public agency procurement processes and contract administration
• Knowledge of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Knowledge of modern management theory
• Knowledge of applicable business software applications
• Skill in overseeing the operations of bus and/or rail electro/mechanical facilities maintenance shops
• Skill in determining strategies to achieve goals
• Skill in analyzing situations, identifying and solving problems, and recommending solutions
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Skill in interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Skill in mediation and negotiation
• Skill in supervising, guiding, training, and motivating assigned staff
• Ability to devise, plan, and coordinate track allocation authorization on active rail lines
• Ability to identify appropriate safety requirements and personal protective equipment needs for projects and staff
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Ability to plan financial and staffing needs
• Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Ability to travel to offsite locations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a related field
• Experience managing and applying collective bargaining agreements for union-represented personnel and handling workforce relations
• Experience developing scopes of work, technical specifications, and performing bid evaluations for maintenance and special projects
• Experience managing and overseeing building infrastructure systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
• Experience planning, managing, and overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs and projects

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the operations of assigned multi-craft Facility Maintenance Departments, including contract services; electrical systems; electronic systems; mechanical systems; equipment installations; signage production; bus and rail service support, and building and grounds property maintenance
• Develops and administers the preventative maintenance program for Metro facilities
• Oversees the work of staff performing maintenance, repairs, and construction for Metro facilities
• Provides technical recommendations for facility repairs, maintenance, and improvements
• Manages facilities projects from inception to completion; develops and prepares related reports, data, budgets, and work programs
• Develops Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractor services; recommends amendments to and administers vendor contracts as required
• Reviews and develops contract specifications, scope of work documents, deliverables, schedules, and monitors performance and budgetary compliance by vendors
• Maintains training program for assigned staff and ensures Personnel Qualification Standards are met
• Administers various union contracts for compliance; conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings
• Works with other departments, outside agencies, and vendors to coordinate activities
• Meets with other managers to discuss and ensure service requirements are met
• Prepares reports, memoranda, and other correspondence
• Investigates and reports on accidents and equipment failures
• Prepares and submits budget proposal for assigned area, and monitors annual expenditures
• Assesses and submits cost of repair estimates
• Develops and prepares programs and schedules for equipment upgrades
• Supervises, trains, guides, 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

Benefits

• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Equal Employment Opportunity Program

What This Job Offers

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