Basic Function
Provides expert opinions, evaluations, and assessments on matters related to construction management of major Metro rail and bus facilities projects based on current industry best practices. The Construction Specialist reviews aspects of Metro's construction project, does site visits, and interacts with construction personnel to identify practices, policies, activities, or behaviors that impact projects and may make recommendations for better safety, cost, or schedule methods. They may investigate construction site allegations of misconduct together with OIG investigators to determine the facts and make reports. They may be assigned special projects at a lead or management level to study, perform analysis, and report.
Example Of Duties
- Creates and develops a program to monitor, investigate, and report on Metro′s capital construction projects to the Inspector General and the Metro Board
- Researches, investigates, and prepares quarterly technical assessments of engineering and construction projects, including change orders
- Works with auditors and investigators to evaluate and investigate matters related to Metro capital construction projects; conducts site audits and inspections
- Develops survey instruments to obtain construction project management information
- Maintains familiarity with the status of Metro major capital construction projects
- Writes and prepares Spot Check report and presentation; uploads report into Legistar, and makes presentations to the Construction Committee / Board
- Reviews and analyzes Metro construction project management related reports and documents, and provides a written briefing and/or summary to OIG (Office of the Inspector General) Audit Unit and Investigation Unit to facilitate an understanding of studies and investigations
- Researches data, develops findings, and provides recommendations on current major capital construction project management best practices
- Critically reviews Metro capital construction management policies and procedures to determine alignment with current industry best practices and recommend enhancements to capital construction management practices
- Delivers reports and makes presentations in board briefings and for formal public presentations
- Reviews and investigates finances related to construction
- Investigates construction safety issues and reports findings to the Inspector General
- Assists audit team and investigators on other Inspector General reports concerning construction-type matters
- Researches climate change issues as they relate to Metro and prepares recommendations
- Attends capital construction and community meetings and events to obtain insights about various project progress, issues, and concerns
- Recommends, orchestrates, and participates in proactive audits and investigations in construction and safety on a continuous basis and based on high risk areas
- Identifies areas of common fraud in procurement, construction, and claims for the purpose of conducting audits and investigations
- Works with appropriate prosecuting and law enforcement agencies, including United States Attorney General, State Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney, and testifies before grand juries, courts, or administrative hearings on results of completed investigations
- Monitors communication and implementation of Metro 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 and contractors
- 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
Requirements For Employment
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 managing major construction contracts, including three years of experience in tunneling, aerial structures, underground structures, ballasted track work, highway and highway bridges, rail construction, or transportation related construction projects; three years of experience performing investigations preferred
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements - ROW (Right of Way) Training Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification and Construction Certification
- Valid California Class C Driver License
- State of California registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect preferred
- Credential as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred
- Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience investigating construction projects and reporting findings to the board
- Experience analyzing change orders and writing reports
- Experience interacting with executive-level management
- Experience initiating projects, developing plans, and conducting studies and analyses of construction-related matters
- Possessing a license as a Professional Engineer
Knowledge:
- Theories, principles, and practices of engineering, including civil engineering
- Theories, principles, and practices of criminal rules of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure procedures, court procedures to be followed in criminal matters, formal hearings, and administrative actions
- Theories, principles, and practices of design, planning, and engineering for construction of rail and bus transit projects
- Applicable local, state, and federal requirements and standards related to construction
- Equipment and construction techniques related to the installation and construction of various rail and bus facilities
- Basic principles of rail and bus operations and maintenance
- Contract administration related to major public works construction projects, including design and procurement
- Business and construction contract law
- Accounting and claims management for construction projects
- Audit and investigation methods and techniques to identify fraud in construction, procurement, and claims
- Interviewing and interrogation methods and techniques
- Technical assessments, evaluations, and summary reports for engineering and construction projects
- Design build, design bid build, procurement, and claims processes for construction projects
- Applicable computer business applications
Skills: - Investigating, monitoring, overseeing, and evaluating Metro capital projects
- Analyzing complex data, records, statistical information, and situations
- Identifying areas of construction fraud, recommending responses, and reporting to affected parties
- Exercising sound judgment and high level of creativity in making decisions and recommendations
- Business and project management
- Technical writing and performing technical assessments
- Civil and environmental engineering, including water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering, and design
- Identifying best construction contract terms
- Communicating clearly and effectively orally and in writing
- Interacting professionally with various levels of OIG staff, Metro employees and outside representatives
Abilities:
- Develop and implement programs and projects
- Perform under high stress and pressure
- Meet time deadlines and complete projects within established schedule and budget
- Work with minimal supervision, initiate work-plans, and balance competing priorities
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
- Prepare comprehensive reports, technical documents and correspondence; express technical information and details in a clear and easily understandable manner for public reporting
- Work effectively with other Metro departments
- Create an investigative subject area list and investigation team
- Conduct complex workplace and criminal investigations
- Follow instructions of management and department policies and procedures
- Ensure discretion and maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
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 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. TW
*Open to the public and all Metro employees**This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
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.
Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
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