SENIOR MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION (PUBLIC ARTPROJECT DELIVERY)

LOCATION Los Angeles, CA
JOB TYPE Regular Employee
JOB NUMBER 2400136
CABINET CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICE
COST CENTER 7120 – ARTS AND DESIGN PROJECTDELIVERY
OPENING DATE 10/22/2024
CLOSING DATE 11/26/2024 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
Manages, oversees, and coordinates timely construction of rail and bus facilities projects from start to finish and within approved budgets. This Senior Manager, Construction (Public Art Project Delivery) will manage percent for art program design integration, engineering and construction project delivery for bus and/or rail facilities projects.
Examples of Duties
• Manages, drives, and monitors rail and bus facilities construction projects, including developing workplans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications
• Oversees the work of construction management consultants and/or acts as Resident Engineer supervising construction Inspectors, Construction Engineer, and administrative support
• Monitors work for compliance with schedule, budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements
• Collaborates with contractors, specialists, and lead agencies
• Reports on work progress and budget to senior management
• Monitors compliance with the contract
• Manages assigned Metro staff
• Has budget accountability for an area of responsibility
• Reviews contract documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations, and negotiations with consultants and contractors
• Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies
• Resolves design and field construction problems
• Attends progress meetings and reports on contract status
• Expedites design and field changes; negotiates change orders
• Reviews contractors’ requests for change and, if appropriate, prepares contract change notices with appropriate justification
• Advises on content of operations and maintenance manuals
• Recommends policy/procedure improvements
• Monitors claims and suggests ways to minimize
• Coordinates work schedules around special events
• Monitors field implementation of pollution controls for dust, noise, and vibration
• Monitors parcel acquisition to ensure availability before construction
• Conducts site audits and testing
• 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 Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in the management of construction contracts; experience in tunneling, aerial structures, underground structures, ballasted trackwork, highways, and highway bridges 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
• State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect preferred
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 the design, integration, engineering, and construction of large-scale, complex public art projects
• Experience reviewing and guiding the integration of artwork and design in construction drawings, specifications, fabrication shop drawings, and installation plans
• Experience managing employees and consultants (i.e., artists, designers, fabricators, or contractors)
• Experience leading public sector artist procurement and arts/design outreach, engaging diverse community stakeholders
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 engineering and construction of rail and bus transit facilities
• Equipment and construction techniques related to the installation and construction of various rail and bus facilities
• Applicable local, state, and federal building and construction requirements and standards
• Basic principles of rail and bus operation and maintenance
• Project contract documents and plans
• Metro General Conditions, General Requirements, and TRs (Technical Requirements) and specifications
• Construction terminology
• Safety and Security Manuals
• Business computer use applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeeping
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
• Interpreting design plans, shop drawings, and construction calculations
• Understanding engineering terminology
• Analyzing complex construction issues, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Using various business applications and software, including Excel, Outlook, and MicroStation
• Document and budget tracking
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Effective inter- and intra-agency communication
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
• Monitor multiple contracts, keeping them on schedule and within budget
• Mediate and negotiate construction contract terms
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Take accurate and detailed notes and meeting minutes
• Oversee assigned staff effectively
• Type well and hand write legibly
• Obtain cost savings where possible
• Maintain accurate records and statistical information
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Exercise sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
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.
Working Conditions
• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
• High noise environment
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
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc)

Salary: $109,345.60 – $164,028.80 annually

Benefits: *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 visionplan 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 FlexibleSpending 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
Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)
(JAL)
For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at
www.benefits.metro.net

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: November 26, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: 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 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. 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.
Agency Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.metro.net/careers