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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, ASSET MANAGEMENT
LA Metro / Los Angeles
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Application Deadline: 15-MAY-24
Job Description
Basic Function
Assists in the development, management, and administration of Metro′s Transit Asset Management (TAM) projects, ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, manages contractors performing condition assessments of Metro assets, and enters asset and condition data into Metro’s Transit Asset Management Database for reporting to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Example Of Duties
Assists in administering and managing TAM Projects, including aspects of engineering and construction, technical support, schedules, budget compliance, and agency reporting
Manages performance of contractors and consultants, including all aspects of regulatory compliance, contract compliance, performance measurement, scheduling, prioritization of work, budget development, monitoring, reporting, and customer service
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets contract specifications and scope of work documents to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and plans
Reviews project submittals for compliance with contract requirements
Prepares Statement of Work (SOW) for new contracts
Develops new project specifications and requirements for review by supervisor
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements
Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedule management activities
Reviews contract documents and deliverables, prepares change notices, and negotiates change orders
Conducts progress meetings with contractors and members of the Metro project team to report on contract status and ensure project progress
Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities
Assists in preparing reports for management and the Board of Directors
Works closely with consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
Enters asset condition data into Metro’s Transit Asset Management Database
Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies
Communicates and implements 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
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Experience
- Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing professional work in project management or construction management; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Application Instructions
http://jobs.metro.net/JobInformation.aspx?bno=004620-005
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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; Master’s Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing professional work in project management or construction management; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements
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
Professional Engineer License preferred
Knowledge:
Theories, principles, and practices of project management, including construction management
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including Transit Asset Management (TAM) rule (49 CFR part 625)
Engineering and construction concepts
Contract administration
Applicable business software applications, including project management software
Skills:
Overseeing the operations of a contractor performing complex and highly regulated maintenance activities
Recommending action plans, reporting on progress, reviewing and commenting on project documents, and responding to requests from executives and Board of Directors
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Exercising sound judgment and creativity when making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, managing contractors, and outside representatives
Abilities:
Monitor multiple projects to ensure compliance with contract, including schedule and budget
Think and act independently
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Negotiate contract terms
Determine strategies to achieve goals
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Read, write, speak, and understand English
