Senior Director Needed - Los Angeles, CA

Posted on: 03-13-2025 08:00 AM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 3/25/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery
This position will support the Zero Emissions Bus Charging Infrastructure Program and will support the day-to-day construction activities
In addition to construction contracts, this position will manage the construction support services and design support services contracts
This will include planning, implementing, resolving problems and maintaining schedules, budgets, quality and safety
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
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Reviewing and analyzing complex construction proposals, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and evaluating outcomes
Negotiating contract terms, administering contracts, and monitoring multiple contracts to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, and specifications
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Manage all phases of a major construction project from planning through closeout
Develop and implement an effective Project Management Plan
Deal with confrontational discussions
Resolve complex construction changes, claims, and other project issues
Handle sensitive information
Work effectively with both internal and external parties to the project
Provide effective direction and manage assigned staff
Plan financial and staffing needs
Establish and implement policies and procedures
Prepare comprehensive reports and other correspondence
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium

Job Requirements:

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis
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 (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, procurement, and construction of heavy civil transportation projects for a public agency
Contract language and bidding process
Theories, principles, and practices of construction techniques, and engineering related to the construction of heavy civil transportation projects
Industry accepted project management and construction management practices and principles
Human resources practices and modern management theory
Budgets and budgeting process
Business computer use and applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeeping
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Planning, organizing, and directing the activities of design, construction, consultant, and other project personnel in a matrix organization
Leadership
Effective meeting management
Reading and understanding complicated documents
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Speak in public
Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
Determine strategies to achieve goals
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Walking (distance 5' to 100')
Communicating through speech in the English language required
Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)

Salary:

$134,430.40 - $201,593.60

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