DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT (UNDERGROUND STATIONS CONSTRUCTION) - Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Los Angeles, CA

About the Job

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Oversee the construction an underground heavy rail line extension that includes two underground stations and construction of an above ground parking structure. This position will be located full time in Metro's field office in Century City.

Examples of Duties

Directs performance of services by assigned staff, consultants, and contractors for successful completion of projects and contracts in a thorough and timely manner
Plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and completion
Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
Ensures all project design and/or construction activities meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
Develops and manages information security and recovery capabilities; oversees current information technology interface with other related Metro databases
Evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
Represents agency and applicable division at meetings, conferences, and public events
Provides expertise and leadership in conducting technical studies and analyses
Prepares and presents reports to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and/or outside regulatory agencies
Sets and implements project policies, procedures, programs, safety and work standards, and controls for the overall functioning of assigned unit
Ensures compliance with Metro policies, procedures, and standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
Evaluates staff's overall level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and assists in developing the department's succession plan
Oversees all contracts, operating budget, and capital budget for section; monitors, and adheres to department/unit budget, goals, and schedules which comply with agency-wide fiscal responsibility
Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; 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

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 or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

Five years of relevant senior management-level experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects, including extensive experience managing mass transit projects

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
California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Construction management and/or project management certification 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 managing the construction of major underground transit projects, including underground subway stations, tunnels, tracks, systems integration testing, commissioning, closeout, and warranty tracking
Experience delivering major underground design-build projects during the construction phase of design-build
Experience overseeing and/or reviewing Construction Submittals, Requests for Information, Technical Specifications, Change Merit Evaluations, Fast Track Schedules, Monthly Pay Applications, and Contracts
Experience managing and reporting progress for construction management contracts, large California public works projects, and underground facilities, including experience interfacing with third parties and local government agencies that have jurisdiction
Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE), a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, or a Design Build Institute America (DBIA) credential is preferred

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 rail transit engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance
Governmental contract policies and procedures
Public administrative methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
Applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and standards
Large-scale capital project management
Contract management for both consultants and construction
Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs
Heavy construction practices and procedures
Modern management theory
Applicable business software applications

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

Directing the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
Interacting professionally with various levels of metro employees, Board of Directors, public officials, and outside representatives
Negotiating and problem solving

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

Meet time constraints
Multi-task and prioritize
Maintain focus on objectives
Represent Metro before the public
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Plan financial and staffing needs
Travel to offsite locations
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
Communicating through speech in the English language required

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. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service                Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years                          20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year             25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year            30 days
Beginning of 16th + years                 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

Kaiser medical insurance
Public Pension Plan
457/401K Plan
Flex Spending
Paid Sick Time
Fare Media
Rideshare Subsidies
Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net.

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

Are you a current Metro employee?

If you indicated being a current Metro employee, please enter your employee badge number in the field below. If you selected "No" to the previous question, please enter "N/A."

If you have any relatives who work for the MTA/PTSC or are members of the MTA Board of Directors, list their names below.

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
Associate degree from an accredited college or university
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
PhD from an accredited college or university

Please select the number of years of relevant senior management-level experience you have in the design and/or construction of major capital projects, including extensive experience managing mass transit projects .

No management-level experience
Less than 5 years
5 years or more, but fewer than 7 years
7 years or more, but fewer than 9 years
9 years or more

If you indicated having senior management experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

Do you have relevant experience managing the construction of major underground transit projects, including underground subway stations, tunnels, tracks, systems integration testing, commissioning, closeout, and warranty tracking?

If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."

Do you have relevant experience delivering major underground design-build projects during the construction phase of design-build?

Do you have relevant experience overseeing and/or reviewing Construction Submittals, Requests for Information, Technical Specifications, Change Merit Evaluations, Fast Track Schedules, Monthly Pay Applications, and Contracts?

Do you have relevant experience managing and reporting progress for construction management contracts, large California public works projects, and underground facilities, including experience interfacing with third parties and local government agencies that have jurisdiction?

Do you have a Licensed California Professional Engineer (PE), a Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential, or a Design Build Institute America (DBIA) credential?

Required Question

Source : Metropolitan Transportation Authority