Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC)

Non-Represented EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No: 004193-007

Job Title: EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PROJECTS ENGINEERING (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT)

Specialty: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT

Closing Date: 19-NOV-19

Salary Grade: HBB

Salary Range: $156,062 - $194,833 - $233,584

External/Internal: EXTERNAL

Other Info: This bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP)

Basic Function

To provide executive direction of the engineering, construction management, quality, safety, environmental and third party support activities of capital projects managed by the Construction Project Management Division.

Example Of Duties

• Establishes and monitors short-range and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies
• Directs performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion of projects
• Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction
• Ensures all design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
• Sets and implements 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 policy recommendations, technical assistance, and information to the Board of Directors, executive management, and departments involved in the design, construction, and management of capital projects
• Ensures compliance with Metro's policies and procedures and applicable state, federal 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
• Communicates 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 subordinate employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

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:

• Senior management-level experience managing engineering and construction projects and resolving issues in a public transportation environment that includes bus, rail, or highway work
• Senior management-level experience managing engineering and construction projects for transportation facilities such as stations, terminals, or maintenance facilities
• Senior management-level experience procuring and assembling contracts for design and construction projects
• Senior management-level experience overseeing financial and staffing needs

 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 reporting
• Construction methods and material and construction costs
• Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration
• Modern management theory

Abilities:

• Plan, organize, and direct the work of a program control department
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interact professionally with various levels of Authority employees and outside representatives
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Exercise critical thinking, analytical problem solving, and decision-making expertise
• Supervise subordinate staff
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

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. (JMC)

*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.