Salary: $141,148.80 - $211,681.60 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400828
Cabinet: OPERATIONS
Cost Center: 3929 - OPERATIONS ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date: 8/25/2025 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

Directs and manages staff responsible for developing, monitoring, and reporting on the life of major capital projects, including schedule and budget preparation, financial administration, and program management activities to ensure effective coordination with all Metro functional units for successful execution.

Recruitment Timeline: Interviews are projected for the week of September 6, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties

• Develops, oversees, and manages the Capital and Operating budgets, schedules, and work progress of multiple major capital projects; prepares monthly reports and provides support to executive management and Project Managers

• Develops and updates Capital Project (CP) workbooks and work-breakdown-structures (WBS) for bus and rail projects

• Ensures that the management team interfaces effectively with involved departments and consultants to establish and adhere to project budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements

• Establishes organizational short- and long-range goals, objectives, strategic goals, and Project Management Plans

• Directs the development of management strategies in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive formal Project Management Plans (PMP) to achieve agency goals and objectives and resolution of problems

• Directs the preparation of cost estimates, budgets (Project and Fiscal Year), labor and non-labor budget forecasts, staffing plans, and project schedules; updates forecasts and budgets monthly

• Oversees development of annual construction and other capital budgets

• Prepares various budget amendments/adjustments

• Develops, implements, and updates budget and funding policies and procedures for construction and other capital programs

• Trains staff on budget models and funding systems

• Advises supervisor, staff, and management on budget and funding issues

• Directs preparation of project revenue, funds, and expenditures forecasts

• Confers with management on construction expenditure plans and revenue forecasts

• Coordinates with Planning and other departments for the transfer of projects to Program Management

• Directs development of long-range staffing and funding plans for design and construction

• Supports funding agreement and grant contract negotiations and multi-year grant contract administration; prepares out-of-cycle funding requests

• Assists in the development of supporting documentation for funding and grant agreements with federal, state, and local agencies

• Conducts funding and schedule studies on construction projects

• Prepares and presents various reports and analyses to management and the Board of Directors, such as Annual Program Evaluation (APE) reports, quarterly variance reports, and mid-year adjustments and fund transfers

• Prepares presentations for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) meetings

• Coordinates with Accounting, Treasury, and Capital Planning on data collection, review, and analysis of project costs and revenues

• Reviews and approves requisitions and invoice payments

• Conducts meetings with staff and consultants

• Represents Metro before the public and external agencies

• Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff

• Tracks contractor and consultant expenditures and staff labor hours

• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; 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 Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction, Business, Economics, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets; experience working on rail transit engineering and construction projects preferred

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 overseeing project management of track infrastructure capital projects
• Experience developing Project Statements of Work (SOW), Schedules, and Project Cash Flows
• Experience generating project reports using technical writing
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD or project management platforms such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar.
• Experience adhering to the Federal Railroad Administration and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements

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 capital and operating budgets, scheduling, finance, configuration management, and information systems for major public works projects

• Applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and standards

• Projection techniques for determining staffing and resources

• Developing budget and estimates using bottom-up approach

• Various Metro department functions

• Preparing and writing Board reports

• Finance and budget systems

• Applicable business software applications

• Modern management theory

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

• Planning, organizing, and directing the work of a variety of projects

• Differentiating between capital and operating budgets

• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures

• Determining strategies to achieve goals

• Reconciling data from different reports and sources

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes

• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Writing clear and concise Board reports

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representatives

• Mediating and negotiating

• Dealing with difficult people

• Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff

• Using spreadsheet software

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

• Work under deadlines

• Work with Metro's financial and budget systems

• Plan financial and staffing needs

• Make financial decisions within a budget

• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data

• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence

• Represent Metro before the public

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

• 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 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

02

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

03

Please select the number of years of relevant management-level experience you have administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets.

• 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

04

If you indicated having management level experience administering project control activities for major capital projects, including developing, monitoring, and entering budgets, 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 overseeing project management of track infrastructure capital projects. 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 developing Project Statements of Work (SOW), Schedules, and Project Cash Flows. 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 generating project reports using technical writing. 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 utilizing AutoCAD or project management platforms such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar. 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 adhering to the Federal Railroad Administration and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements. 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