Metro Capital Project Construction Manager
Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. This position will provide support with planning, implementing, resolving problems, and maintaining schedules, budgets, quality, and safety during final design phase, procurement phase, and day-to-day construction activities. In addition to construction contracts, this position will manage the construction support services, and design support services contracts. This will help ensure successful implementation of major capital projects that enhance overall rider experience with an immediate focus on Multi-modal transit projects to support the influx of riders for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic.
Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 17, 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.
This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority.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 :
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related fieldFive years of relevant management-level experience in construction management or engineering, requiring management experience in area of assignmentState of California Professional Engineer or Architecture certificate is preferredA valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsPreferred 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.
Experience reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and related documents across all project phases- from planning and design through constructions- to ensure technical adequacy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards and requirementsExperience collaborating with multi-department and multidisciplinary teamsExperience preparing and presenting written and oral reports to organization leadership, board offices, elected officials and / or public to inform and achieve consensusEssential 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 methodsApplicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, procurement, and construction of heavy civil transportation projects for a public agencyContract language and bidding processTheories, principles, and practices of construction techniques, and engineering related to the construction of heavy civil transportation projectsIndustry accepted project management and construction management practices and principlesHuman resources practices and modern management theoryBudgets and budgeting processBusiness computer use and applications related to contract scheduling and financial recordkeepingSkill 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 organizationReviewing and analyzing complex construction proposals, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and evaluating outcomesNegotiating contract terms, administering contracts, and monitoring multiple contracts to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, and specificationsInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, the Board of Directors, and outside representativesCommunicating effectively orally and in writingLeadershipEffective meeting managementReading and understanding complicated documentsTime managementAbility 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 closeoutDevelop and implement an effective Project Management PlanDeal with confrontational discussionsResolve complex construction changes, claims, and other project issuesHandle sensitive informationWork effectively with both internal and external parties to the projectProvide effective direction and manage assigned staffUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor / management agreementsSpeak in publicExercise judgment and creativity in making decisionsDetermine strategies to achieve goalsPlan financial and staffing needsEstablish and implement policies and proceduresPrepare comprehensive reports and other correspondenceRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishWorking Conditions
Typical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screenExposure to moving machinery and / or vehiclesExposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and / or humidityExtensive safety training and / or use of protective devices and personal protective gearPhysical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsWalking (distance 5' to 100')Communicating through speech in the English language requiredGood distance vision and / or depth perception to judge distancesColor recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)