SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY)

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Salary: $141,148.80 - $211,681.60 Annually Location : Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Regular Employee Job Number: 2400735 -1 Cabinet: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Cost Center: 8410 - ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY/ CONSTRUCTION MGMT Opening Date: 09/22/2025 Closing Date: 10/20/2025 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 Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. This role provides strategic oversight of construction activities, contract execution, risk mitigation, and field coordination for major transit and mobility improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with agency goals. This position will also lead and manage internal staff, construction management consultants, and project delivery teams. The role serves as the primary agency representative in the field, interfacing directly with contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and jurisdictional stakeholders to resolve issues, drive performance, and uphold safety. Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of October 27, 2025 These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates. Examples of Duties 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 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 Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field Experience Five years of relevant management-level experience in construction management or engineering, requiring management experience in area of assignment Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements State of California Professional Engineer or Architecture certificate is preferred 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 CMGC, PDB, and similar contracts through both Phase 1 (preconstruction services) and Phase 2 (construction services), including negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Experience delivering large-scale, complex public works or transit infrastructure projects (e.g., rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)) within urban transit or roadway environments Experience applying risk-based cost estimating and contingency management, including using industry-standard estimating formats, conducting open-book cost estimating, allocating risk, and reconciling costs in CMGC or other alternative delivery methods Experience leading construction phasing, staging, and maintenance-of-traffic planning in dense urban or constrained environments Experience conducting constructability reviews, value engineering, and developing early work packages in preconstruction Essential Knowledge Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Construction means and methods 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 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 Leadership Effective meeting management Reading and understanding complicated documents Time management Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) 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 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 Plan financial and staffing needs Establish and implement policies and procedures Prepare comprehensive reports and other correspondence 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 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 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 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.) (MP) 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 does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with 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. *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 01
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
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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
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Please select the number of years of relevant management-level experience you have in construction management or engineering. No management-level experience Less than 5 years 5 years or more, but less than 7 years 7 years or more, but less than 9 years 9 years or more
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If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe your relevant experience and list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below. 05
Describe your relevant experience managing CMGC, PDB, and similar contracts through both Phase 1 (preconstruction services) and Phase 2 (construction services), including negotiating Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below. 06
Describe your relevant experience delivering large-scale, complex public works or transit infrastructure projects (e.g., rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)) within urban transit or roadway environments. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below. 07
Describe your relevant experience applying risk-based cost estimating and contingency management, including using industry-standard estimating formats, conducting open-book cost estimating, allocating risk, and reconciling costs in CMGC or other alternative delivery methods. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below. 08
Describe your relevant experience leading construction phasing, staging, and maintenance-of-traffic planning in dense urban or constrained environments. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below. 09
Describe your relevant experience conducting constructability reviews, value engineering, and developing early work packages in preconstruction. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below. Required Question
Location:
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management Occupations