Senior Director, Construction Management; Third Party Administration

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.

Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. Position shall manage and coordinate with all affected external third‑party stakeholders (municipalities, utility owners and other agencies) in order to successfully ensure that Metro's transit projects are designed and constructed within budget and within schedule. General scope shall include managing and addressing utility conflicts, ensuring proper agreements are in place with all external stakeholders, resolution of technical challenges and other tasks.

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Oversees contractor activities and major construction projects
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling of major construction projects
• Coordinates Metro construction engineers and agency support teams, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Engineering.
• Coordinates rail design and construction activities with utilities, public and private organizations, and other individuals
• Assists in negotiating with contractors regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules
• Monitors compliance with construction contract terms to ensure that contracted work is on schedule, within budget, and complies with technical and legal requirements
• Oversees preparation of final design documents, bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and evaluation of received proposals
• Prepares construction project status reports and updates
• Has budget accountability for assigned area or more than one specialty area
• Represents Metro before the public and other governmental agencies
• Negotiates scope of work and associated costs for Design Services (DS) consultants and Construction Management Support Services (CMSS) consultants
• Oversees consultants and consultants in the execution of DS and CMSS
• Manages assigned staff directly and through subordinate management team

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 Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in construction management or engineering, requiring management experience in area of assignment

• State of California Professional Engineer or Architecture certificate 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 (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria 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 managing design and utility relocations
• Experience managing civil infrastructure and roadway improvements
• Experience resolving technical challenges with utility owners
• Experience managing and coordinating with external stakeholders

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Construction means and methods
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the design, procurement, and construction of heavy civil…