SENIOR DIRECTOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS, TRANSIT PROJECT DELIVERY

Job Description

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 the overall operation of the Engineering Department and/or Capital Projects to ensure projects are conducted on schedule and within budget. This role provides strategic oversight of construction activities, contract execution, risk mitigation, and field coordination for major transit and mobility improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with agency goals. This role will lead and manage internal staff, construction management consultants, and project delivery teams. The role serves as the primary agency representative in the field, interfacing directly with contractors, designers, regulatory agencies, and jurisdictional stakeholders to resolve issues and drive performance.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Directs and plans departmental functions such as Capital Projects, Engineering Service Requests, the Permit Desk, and Facilities Engineering departmental support system-wide
• Directs and oversees the development and administration of the annual Capital and Operating budgets for Facilities Engineering
• Directs all Capital Projects, including all aspects of engineering and construction, technical support, schedules, budget, funding, grants management, staffing, agency reporting, and prioritization of work
• Directs the development and implementation of work plan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards for the Facilities Engineering Department
• Directs, plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
• Establishes, maintains, implements, and audits cost and schedule management activities for all Capital projects to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and plans
• Develops procurement and contract strategies for professional services or construction contracts that result in optimal execution and delivery of the project scope
• Analyzes federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations to determine impact on engineering and construction of capital projects
• Coordinates with other Engineering Directors to plan and prioritize the department's work and to provide staff assignment to each project
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedule management activities
• Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities
• Prepares and presents reports to management, the Board of Directors, outside agencies, and the public
• Directs performance and evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
• Confers with Metro management, staff, government officials, contractors, and consultants regarding engineering and construction matters relating to bus facility improvements
• Represents Metro before the public, governmental entities, associations, professional organizations, and at other meetings
• Directs, supervises, and mentors assigned staff comprised of engineers, architects, and other technical trades
• Directs, 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

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, Construction, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in project management of transit-related or heavy civil projects

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• California license as a Professional Engineer (PE), Geologist, or Architect is 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

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 leading cost management activities for large, multi-million-dollar transportation, transit, or infrastructure capital projects, including independent cost estimates, budget forecasting, quantity reconciliation, cost validation, and financial oversight.
• Experience in alternative delivery methods, specifically in Construction Manager/General Contractor, Progressive Design-Build, and/or other collaborative project delivery approaches.
• Experience leading collaborative negotiations with contractors and project stakeholders throughout multiple design iterations during pre-construction, including evaluation of scope, cost, risk, constructability, and pricing to support informed decision making and achieve fair, reasonable project outcomes.
• Experience leading teams, facilitating cost or budget discussions, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support project and budget objectives.

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 project management, including budget cost management
• Capital and operating budgets
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the construction of transit facilities for a public agency
• Engineering and construction concepts
• Public agency procurement procedures and contract administration
• Applicable business software applications
• Modern management theory

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

• Directing, planning, and organizing all the activities of an engineering and construction department for a large public agency
• Developing, directing, and implementing major capital and operational programs
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, developing and recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, Board of Directors, and outside representatives
• Directing, supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
• Mediation and negotiation

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

• Negotiate contract terms and monitor multiple contracts to ensure compliance with schedule, budget, and specifications
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Make financial decisions within a budget
• Plan financial and staffing needs
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• 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
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

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

(EH)

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’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance 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 benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific