TEMPORARY PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (ARTWORK)

Project Manager, Transit Asset Management (Artwork)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

$55.20 - $82.80 Hourly

Los Angeles, CA

Contingent Employee - Temporary

Job Number : 2400628

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICE

7119 - ART ASSET MANAGEMENT & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING

Opening Date : 05 / 07 / 2025

Continuous Closing Date

Exempt

Non-Contract

Description

This position is temporary (up to 40 hours) with limited benefits. No qualified candidate pool will be established. You will only be contacted if there is an interest from the hiring department.

Develops the programs and projects necessary to assess the condition of Metro assets; implements and oversees all aspects of projects designed to determine the State of Good Repair (SGR) condition and reports on critical findings to ensure SGR targets are met. The Project Manager, Transit Asset Management (Artwork) will manage the inspections, condition assessments, repair, refurbishment and records of contemporary public artworks in the transit environment. This position may run for multiple years depending on agency need and available funding; however, the position will be re-evaluated every fiscal year.

Examples of Duties

Manages projects and serves as lead technical expert with primary responsibility for condition, performance, and risk assessments, and ensures all contractual requirements are completed.

Creates, manages, and documents business processes and procedures for conducting asset type condition assessments consistent with Metro expectations and FTA Transit Economic Requirement (TERM) 1-5 State of Good Repair (SGR) Asset Scale.

Oversees the work and serves as a technical resource for all SGR inspectors and consultants performing condition assessments and inspections; may be required to perform condition assessments and inspections.

Creates statements of work for condition assessments of all Metro assets.

Participates in development and enhancement of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) project Management Information System and / or Financial Information System components and modules; implements standard computerized project tracking and status reporting systems.

Develops guides, standards, and applications and implements inspection procedures, specifically for the collection of condition data into the asset inventory database / EAM system and reporting of performance and condition data.

Oversees staff in the input of data and reconciles data gathered.

Interprets data on failure analysis, performance incidents, and inspections to inform on risks and condition ratings.

Interfaces and coordinates with other departments, regarding Transit Asset Management (TAM) / SGR projects, programs, funding, policy, and other issues.

Assists with analysis and interpretation of data for use in asset prioritization, project development, and lifecycle planning.

Oversees the process of sampling asset data for accuracy.

Conducts trend analysis for identification of possible defects, reports findings, and follows up to resolve issues.

Participates in the design, implementation, and training of inspection staff to ensure data is useful, accurate, and up to date in the EAM / asset inventory database.

Assists with studies and analysis of advanced maintenance practices, including predictive and reliability centered maintenance.

Serves as technical resource for rehabilitation / replacement decision-making, developing performance / condition measures, SGR ratings, and training on data collection / reporting for the asset inventory EAM.

Performs data mining of Metro's maintenance management EAM system to monitor and report on performance and conditions.

Liaises with asset owners and consultants to help ensure asset inventory, conditions, and costs are updated on a regular basis.

Provides project management expertise for condition assessments of other asset categories such as buses, rail vehicles, wayside power and control systems, and facilities, when required.

Provides project management support and technical expertise to other Metro departments in areas of project planning, cost, and technical advice.

Develops and oversees condition estimating, cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities.

Monitors, reviews, and analyzes actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedules management activities.

Identifies problems and manages resolution of issues and actions to ensure daily completion of required task efforts involving budget, cost, schedule, and other project management responsibilities.

Provides reporting of critical data to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Evaluates project deliverables for technical quality, compliance with codes and regulations, and conformance to contractual requirements.

Analyzes reports from consultants and validates conclusions.

Oversees the development, monitoring, and adherence to Metro's policies / procedures, budget, and unit goals and objectives.

Leads other professional staff as required by management and policy.

Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and procedures.

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.

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 Engineering, Construction, Business, Planning, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience overseeing and performing professional work in project management or construction management, including related systems and equipment implementation project experience; transit agency experience 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

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Ability to :