Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority - Director, Project Management

Salary Range: ($117,225 - $169,328)
The Director of Project Management will be responsible for planning, direction and control of project management activities in support of the Authority’s capital transit project.

TYPICAL TASKS/DUTIES:

• Directs Program and Contract management, Third Party administration, Environmental services and Project Quality Assurance Program. Ensures that this management team interfaces effectively with the Design Builder, consultants, and other third party organizations to adhere to the overall project’s budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Develops procurement and contract strategies for equipment purchases, technical consultant services, quality and environmental services to ensure optimal execution and delivery of the project scope.
• Directs the development of scopes of work, selection and negotiation and management of Third Party Cooperative Agreements and work orders.
• Supports Chief Project Officer in establishing organizational short-and-long range goals, objectives, and Management Action Plans. Directs the development of management strategies in conjunction with the preparation of comprehensive formal Project Management Plans (PMP) to achieve Authority goals and objectives and resolution of problems. Coordinates the approval of the PMP with the Federal Transit Administration.
• Directs the preparation of cost estimates, contract budgets (both Project and Fiscal Year), cash flows, and schedules.
• Directs the execution of studies, investigations, and analyses of technical, managerial and policy issues for executive officers and Authority Board of Directors, including reports of findings, corrective action recommendations and supporting research.
• Directs formal Value Engineering, Cost Containment, and Claims Mitigation reviews.
• Analyzes federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations to determine impact on engineering and construction of major construction capital projects.
• Establishes and maintains effective business and working relationships with the engineering, construction and supplier community.
• Represents Authority at meetings, conferences, and public events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles and practices of rail transit engineering, large-scale capital project management, heavy construction practices and procedures and environmental issues influencing transit programs
• Project Control management, including cost estimating, cost management, planning and scheduling, budgeting, and configuration management
• Construction and operations safety, quality assurance and quality control, risk management and insurance, financial management, and compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements
• Methodologies for Risk Analysis, Value Engineering, and Claims Avoidance
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations governing procurement and contract management for construction, procurement, and professional services contracts

Ability to:

• Develop strategies to achieve goals, including problem analysis, solution determination and execution
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Represent Authority before elected officials and the public
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data and prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Interact professionally with various levels of Authority employees and outside representatives
• Supervise subordinate staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform this position’s duties and potential candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree – Engineering or other related field
• Ten years senior management level experience in large scale public works project/program management
• Master’s degree in a related field desirable
• Experience working with or for an operator of transit systems
• California Professional Engineering License desirable
• Valid California Class C driver’s license

Disclaimer:

This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

If you are interested in applying for a current opening, please send your resume to:
expojobs@exporail.net

If you have any questions regarding the application process and/or current employment opportunities, please contact the Expo Authority at 213-243-5500.