SENIOR MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION (CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION) na Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), CA

About the Department

Job Summary

Manages, oversees, and coordinates timely construction of rail and bus facilities projects from start to finish and within approved budgets.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of October 20, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Position Duties

Duties and 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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in the management of construction contracts; experience in tunneling, aerial structures, underground structures, ballasted trackwork, highways, and highway bridges preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• 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
• State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect preferred

Preferred Qualifications
 
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience overseeing construction activities of mass transit infrastructure improvements project
• Experience coordinating heavy civil construction inspections and writing and reviewing inspection reports
• Experience overseeing construction projects within the County of Los Angeles, adhering to local codes and standards, such as the– California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), California Public Utilities Commission General Order (CPUC GO), and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook)

Other Qualifications

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles and practices of engineering and construction of rail and bus transit facilities
• Equipment and construction techniques related to the installation and construction of various rail and bus facilities
• Applicable local, state, and federal building and construction requirements and standards
• Basic principles of rail and bus operation and maintenance
• Project contract documents and plans
• Metro General Conditions, General Requirements, and TRs (Technical Requirements) and specifications
• Construction terminology
• Safety and Security Manuals
• Business computer use applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeeping

Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Interpreting design plans, shop drawings, and construction calculations
• Understanding engineering terminology
• Analyzing complex construction issues, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Using various business applications and software, including Excel, Outlook, and MicroStation
• Document and budget tracking
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Effective inter- and intra-agency communication

Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Monitor multiple contracts, keeping them on schedule and within budget
• Mediate and negotiate construction contract terms
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Take accurate and detailed notes and meeting minutes
• Oversee assigned staff effectively
• Type well and hand write legibly
• Obtain cost savings where possible
• Maintain accurate records and statistical information
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

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