SENIOR MANAGER, PROJECT CONTROL (RAIL ROLLING STOCKS/VEHICLES EXPERIENCE)

Posting number: 2401256

Department: OPERATIONS

Division: 3043 - RAIL VEHICLE ACQUISITION

Job classification: SENIOR MANAGER, PROJECT CONTROL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transportation, Management, Transit, Project Management, Program Management

Summary

Manages project control activities and resources associated with the successful completion of major Metro capital projects, including design, engineering, and construction, or testing, manufacturing, assembly, acquisition, or delivery activities.

Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Project Control for the Rail Rolling Stock Capital Program prepares scopes of work/specifications, establishes and monitors project master schedules, requests, obtains, and monitors approvals for Life-of-Project (LOP) budgets, works with Vendor/Contract Management (VCM) team on preparing and executing contract documents, and closely monitors and facilitates project progress until completion.

Recruitment Timeline
Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 30, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your GovernmentJobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of duties

• Oversees all cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities within a rail or bus construction unit, transit fleet services, or vehicle acquisition
• Collaborates with internal staff and consultants/contractors to ensure schedule adherence and program execution through contract close-out
• Prepares detailed cost forecasts and technical specifications
• Plans, executes, and finalizes projects in accordance with agreed upon specifications
• Establishes, maintains, implements, and audits cost and schedule management activities for all departmental Metro Construction projects to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and plans
• Participates in development and enhancement of Project Management Information System and/or Financial Information System components and modules; implements standard computerized project tracking and status reporting systems
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design and budgets, schedules, and costs related to construction, fleet services, or vehicle acquisition to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements, including Life of Project reporting
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to cost and schedule management activities
• Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to cost and schedule-related activities
• Conducts meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders, management, and Board of Directors
• Prepares and presents reports to management and the Board of Directors
• Manages performance and evaluates work of consultants/contractors/vendors to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
• Coordinates the capital and operating budgets and staffing plans in conjunction with Office of Management and Budget
• Manages capital and operating budget; conducts effective performance analyses, and supports executive management in the development and implementation of strategic objectives
• Provides financial plans, projections, and forecasts for programs and projects, and analyzes financial impacts
• Tracks and analyzes actual expenditures versus budget performance to determine and resolve variances
• Manages accounting activities for multiple departments under an executive officer, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, and monthly and year-end closeout activities
• Manages, in conjunction with the Procurement department, procurement activities for multiple departments, including Request for Proposal (RFP) development, procurement planning, contract administration and conflict resolution
• Responds to inquiries by Board of Directors, Los Angeles Mayor's Office, outside agencies, and executive officers, and prepares correspondence and analytical reports
• 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; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees

May be required to perform other related job duties

Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experi