Director, Engineering; Project Delivery

Overview

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

The Director, Engineering oversees technical staff and consultants performing engineering and architectural design services related to large-scale transportation projects. This position will also:
1) manage the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 Project engineering design activities including design issue resolution, change management, design progress tracking/coordination;
2) collaborate with the design/build Contractor, affected municipalities, and external stakeholders to ensure implementation of applicable code, standards, and project requirements;
3) manage Metro’s engineering consultant’s daily design activities during construction services.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of 3/9/2026. These dates are subject to change. Monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Oversees and manages large-scale engineering and architectural activities for major rail and bus projects to ensure compliance with Metro, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Oversees and administers the design, procurement, construction, and installation of major bus and rail facilities
• Oversees the management of consultant contracts for design, construction, or procurement of facilities and systems equipment
• Negotiates consultant and equipment contracts, including contract changes; oversees change control process
• Participates in the preparation of contract front-end documents
• Directs preparation of feasibility and trade-off studies, engineering reports, and economic analyses
• Administers and monitors work and contracts for compliance with budget, schedule, standards, and objectives
• Reviews consultants plans and specifications for technical adequacy and completeness
• Facilitates resolution of design, construction, third party, and operations problems
• Recommends design activity improvements for efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness
• Interfaces with the various divisions of Metro
• Plans budget and staffing needs and assists in preparing department and project budgets
• Represents Metro before outside agencies
• Prepares and presents reports to management, staff, the Board of Directors, community groups, and government officials
• Serves as chairperson for design reviews and other technical meetings
• Directs, supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; maintains accountability for safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties.

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, Architecture, or a related field

• Five years of relevant management-level experience as an engineer, architect or Project Manager on major transit or public works projects with at least two years of experience in specialized area of assignment

• 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) or Architect is preferred

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.

• Experience managing the design and construction of…