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PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (RAIL SYSTEMS)
LA Metro / Los Angeles
Posted on: December 21, 2017
Application Deadline:
Job Description
To develop, oversee, manage, and maintain Metro’s asset management condition and performance assessment for wayside systems (train control, traction power), fire/life safety asset classes, and rolling stock; and to coordinate cost, schedule, budget, condition and performance targets; and perform prioritization and reporting to support potential development of Metro capital projects.
Example Of Duties
Serves as lead technical expert with primary responsibility for condition, performance and risk assessments for wayside systems (train control, traction power), fire/life safety and rolling stock
Employs linear asset management systems
Implements and analyzes advanced maintenance techniques (root cause, failure analysis, reliability centered maintenance, predictive maintenance, condition based maintenance, etc.)
Interprets data on failure analysis, performance incidents and inspections to inform on risks and condition ratings
Creates, manages, and documents business processes and procedures for conducting asset type condition assessments consistent with FTA’s Transit Economic Requirement (TERM) 1-5 State of Good Repair (SGR) Asset Scale
Provides primary management and serves as technical resource for all SGR Inspectors and inspection activities
Participates in development and enhancement of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) project Management Information System and/or Financial Information System components and modules; implements standard computerized project tracking and status reporting systems
Develops guides, standards, and implements inspection procedures especially for the collection of condition data into the asset inventory database/EAM system and reporting of performance and condition data
Interfaces and coordinates with other departments — Operations, Finance, Planning, Engineering, and Procurement on TAM/SGR projects, programs, funding, policy and other issues
Assists with analysis and interpretation of data for use in asset prioritization, project development, lifecycle planning
Conducts trend analysis for identification of possible defects, reports findings, and follows up to resolve issues
Participates in the design, implementation, and training of inspection staff on keeping data useful, accurate, and up to date in the EAM /asset inventory database
Leads studies and analysis of advanced maintenance practices including predictive and reliability centered maintenance
Serves as technical resource for rehab/replacement decision-making, developing performance/condition measures, SGR ratings, training on data collection/reporting for the asset inventory/EAM
Provides data mining of Metro’s maintenance management/EAM system to monitor and report on performance and conditions
Liaises with asset owners and the TWG to help insure asset inventory and conditions are updated on a regular basis
Develops and oversees condition estimating, cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities within the ETAM unit
Identifies problems and manages resolution of issues and actions to ensure daily completion of required task efforts involving budget, cost, schedule and other Project Management responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedules management activities
Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities
Prepares and presents reports to management and the Board of Directors
Oversees performance and evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
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 subordinate employees
Manages department including developing, monitoring and adhering to Metro’s policies/procedures, budget and achieving units goals and objectives
Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Requirements For Employment
Bachelor’s degree – Engineering, Construction, Business, Planning or other related field
5 years of senior-level project management experience overseeing the maintenance and repair of industrial building and equipment or overseeing contractors in the repair and maintenance or construction of facilities and related systems and equipment
Valid California Class C driver license
Knowledge:
Rail vehicle maintenance, design performance and operation; or facilities maintenance; or electrical/electronic, construction, civil, structural, mechanical, industrial engineering
Theories, principles, and practices of electrical power, mechanical and control systems and subsystems
Theories, principles, and practices of rail vehicle maintenance and engineering
Working knowledge of wayside power and control systems
Theories, principles, and practices of transit asset management, project management, including budget cost management
Mandated regulations including public utilities commission inspections, rail maintenance division inspections, and various internal/external audits (FTA, Triennial audits)
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Engineering and construction concepts
Contract administration
Personal computer business software applications
Modern management theory
Abilities:
Develop condition/performance assessment methods, procedures and standards for inspection
Manage projects to scope, schedule and budget
Oversee the operations of multiple asset class assessment inspectors, consultants and work units
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
Plan financial and staffing needs
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Determine strategies to achieve goals
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro’s website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (cv)
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
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