Description
Salary $202,030.40 - $303,014.40 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Opening Date 01/06/2026
Closing Date 1/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
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
Provides executive direction of the construction management or procurement activities for implementation and execution of major Metro capital transit projects or agency-wide procurement procedures. The Senior Executive Officer, Project Management in Systems Engineering will be responsible for managing and overseeing LA Metro's Rail & Bus Systems Engineering Department. Proven knowledge and management experience in Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems, Train Control, Communication systems, Mechanical and Electrical systems is an essential requirement.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 2, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Directs and manages performance of construction management or procurement services by Metro staff, consultants, and contractors
Negotiates contracts, change orders, and/or claims with contractors
Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies
Coordinates third-party related matters and public affairs activities
Reviews and approves contract documents
Ensures construction meets operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
Manages claims resolution
Sets and implements construction management or procurement project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls
Ensures cooperation and coordination of services amongst departments to achieve agency-wide goals and objectives
Provides recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments related to Metro's construction management, procurements, and/or acquisition strategies
Ensures compliance with Metro policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws
Prepares and presents reports to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and outside regulatory agencies
Represents Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events
Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff directly or through subordinate management
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
May be required to perform other related job duties
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 locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
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.
Employer
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website
https://www.metro.net/careers
Requirements
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, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Eight years of relevant senior management-level experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects or procurement services
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
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 complex transit infrastructure projects including light rail transit, heavy rail transit, and bus rapid transit
Experience managing the design, construction, and testing of Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems, Train Control, Communication Systems, and Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Experience building and managing large teams of agency staff and consultants in engineering and construction support for large transit infrastructure projects
Experience overseeing public agency procurement, financial, and contract procedures
Registration as a Professional Engineer required
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 transit engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance, governmental contract policies, and public administrative methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
Applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and standards
Transit and rail operations
Large-scale capital project management
Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs
Modern management theory
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Directing the overall construction management or procurement activities 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 comprehensive reports and correspondence
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, public officials, and outside representatives
Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
Leadership
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Organize effective teams and work
Represent Metro before the public
Plan financial and staffing needs
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
The 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
This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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
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