Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC)Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYBulletin No: 004193-008Job Title: EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECTS ENGINEERING (TRANSIT CAPITAL PROJECTS)Specialty: TRANSIT CAPITAL PROJECTSClosing Date: 18-JUN-21Salary Grade: HBBSalary Range: $156,062
– $194,834
– $233,584External/Internal: EXTERNALAt Will**Other Info: This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool(QCP)Basic FunctionProvides executive direction and oversees the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects; leads a diversified team of engineering, construction management, and project controls staff; and influences relationships with third parties and project stakeholders to help ensure successful implementation of major capital projects.Example Of DutiesManages overall project budget and schedule for major capital projectsEstablishes and monitors short
– and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategiesDirects performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completionManages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and constructionEnsures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectationsSets and implements project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controlsCoordinates services with other Metro departments to achieve agency-wide goals and objectivesProvides policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projectsEnsures compliance with Metro’s policies and procedures and applicable state, federal and local regulations and lawsPrepares and presents reports and project status to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies, and elected officialsRepresents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public eventsCommunicates Metro′s safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintaining accountability for safety performance of all assigned employeesContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried outMay be required to perform other related job dutiesRequirements For EmploymentA 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 two-for-one year basis.
A typical combination includes:EducationBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; Master′s Degree in a related field preferredExperienceEight years of relevant senior management-level experience in the development, design and/or construction of major capital transit projectsCertifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsCalifornia license as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferredPreferred QualificationsPreferred 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 engineering activities for the design and construction of transit projects facilities and/or systemsExperience utilizing principles and practices of Transit Asset ManagementExperience organizing and directing the overall activities of a multi-disciplinary engineering departmentExperience directing all project management activities related to engineering and project controlsExperience planning, implementing, and reporting on infrastructure renewal and state of good repair capital projectsCalifornia license as a Professional Engineer (PE), preferredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred Knowledge:Theories, principles, and practices of program control and project management related to heavy civil projects, including cost estimating, cost engineering, project planning, budgeting, critical path scheduling, cost and schedule progress measurement, and project status reportingConstruction methods and material and construction costsHeavy construction practices and proceduresLarge-scale capital project managementProject program control, including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and reportingPublic agency procurement procedures and contract administrationModern management theorySkills:Directing the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projectsPlanning, organizing, and directing the work of a megaproject teamAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, developing and implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomesExercising critical thinking, analytical problem solving, and decision-making expertiseCommunicating effectively orally and in writingPreparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondenceInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, elected officials, and outside representativesWorking with third parties at the local, state, and federal levelsDirecting, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staffAbilities:Identify project deliverables and prioritize project requirementsMeet tight constraints and deadlinesThink and act independentlyRepresent Metro in public meetingsPlan financial and staffing needsCompile, analyze, and interpret complex dataUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsHandle highly confidential informationTravel to offsite locationsRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishSelection ProcedureApplicants 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 ProcedureTo 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 OfficeOne Gateway PlazaLos Angeles, CA 90012Telephone: (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.
(SDR)*Open to the public and all Metro employees**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.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.