SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (HIGHWAYS)

Posting number: 2401489

Department: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Division: 8012 - PROJECT DELIVERY TEAM 8012

Job classification: SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Construction Trades

Summary

Oversees, directs, and coordinates Metro's capital project construction delivery. The Senior Director will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with members of the project team to ensure that contract requirements are met. This will include representatives of Metro, the CMSS team, the contractors and various third party entities. 

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of August 17, 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 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

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 experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Experience

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

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• 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

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.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience collaborating with multi-departmental and multidisciplinary teams, while also developing and implementing complex projects from inception through completion for a Public or Government Agency
• Experience communicating effectively with consultants, vendors, and construction contractors to align project objectives, negotiate deliverables, and ensure seamless execution across all project phases
• Experience monitoring multiple design and/or construction contracts to ensure compliance with specifications, budget, and delivery schedules
• Experience managing and supervising staff to ensure deliverables are completed on time and staff are working togethe