Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management; Systems Engineering

Plans, directs, and manages diverse teams and major projects within Metro, including large capital projects or management of other types of large projects or programs. The Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management shall be a Traction Electrification specialist that has senior level experience with the design, construction and commissioning of Direct Current Electrification (Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems and Third Rail) for Light and Heavy Rail Transit projects in North America.

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 26, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Directs performance of services by assigned staff, consultants, and contractors for successful completion of projects and contracts in a thorough and timely manner
• Plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
• Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and completion
• Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies
• Ensures all project design and/or construction activities meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations
• Develops and manages information security and recovery capabilities; oversees current information technology interface with other related Metro databases
• Evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
• Represents agency and applicable division at meetings, conferences, and public events
• Provides expertise and leadership in conducting technical studies and analyses
• Prepares and presents reports to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and/or outside regulatory agencies
• Sets and implements project policies, procedures, programs, safety and work standards, and controls for the overall functioning of assigned unit
• Ensures compliance with Metro policies, procedures, and standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• Evaluates staff's overall level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and assists in developing the department's succession plan
• Oversees all contracts, operating budget, and capital budget for section; monitors, and adheres to department/unit budget, goals, and schedules which comply with agency-wide fiscal responsibility
• Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field;
  Master's Degree in a related field preferred

• Five years of relevant senior management-level experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects, including extensive experience managing mass transit projects

• 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
• California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Construction management and/or project management certification preferred

• Experience designing, constructing, and commissioning electrification systems for light and heavy rail transit systems in North America
• Experience applying knowledge of Traction Power, Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), and Third Rail systems in North America
• Experience managing and coordinating systems integration, field testing and commissioning of Traction Electrification systems
• Experience applying working knowledge of electrical code industry standards/guidelines, such as NFPA 70 or National Electrical Code (NEC)
• California license as a Professional Engineer (PE)

• Theories, principles, and practices of rail transit engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance
• Governmental contract policies and procedures
• Public administrative methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation
• Applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and standards
• Large-scale capital project management
• Contract management for both consultants and construction
• Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs
• Heavy construction practices and procedures
• Modern management theory
• Applicable business software applications

• Directing the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in…