Why OCTA:

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under general direction, participates in the planning, estimating, scheduling, project budgeting, cost and schedule control, progress reporting, monitoring and control of transportation projects managed by the Capital Program Division. Works with Project Controls team members in following and developing the best practices of project Controls.

This is an exempt position in Salary Grade ­­R: Min $90,147.20 – Mid $107,452.80 – Max $124,758.40 annually. The starting salary will be within this range based on qualifications.

This posting will remain open until filled.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Develops as well as reviews capital project data including project cost estimates, baseline schedules, budgets, forecast at completion and funding sources. Ensures all data is accurately reflected and monitored in Primavera and other related tracking and/or reporting software in a timely manner.
• Reviews and updates schedule progress and expenditures against project plans and budgets.
• Reviews design and construction CPM schedules to ensure conformance with project delivery requirements.
• Uses computer-based spreadsheet and word processing programs and Primavera scheduling software.
• Reviews and processes design and construction invoices.
• Prepares final project cost reports and initiates the project close–out process.
• May coach team members with skills used in Project Controls software - Primavera.

Learning Agility: Seeks feedback actively and strives to improve based on that feedback. Strive for continual improvement.

• Understands and applies procedures for scheduling engineering and construction projects, cost estimating, cost control, construction materials, and construction methods.
• Understands and applies general principles of financial systems software including, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account coding, as related to Project Controls’ function.

Develops Strategic Perspective: Knows how immediate work relates to organizational strategy, translates into actionable steps.

• Compiles and presents reports on project accomplishments and progress.
• Assists project management in the development of the annual fiscal year department and fund budgets.
• Communicates and interfaces effectively with project team members, consultants, and outside agencies.

Solves Problems & Analyzes Issues: Has and applies problem analysis and problem-solving skills on a technical and interpersonal level.

• Analyzes projects costs to assure conformance with available funding sources at various phases of the project.
• Performs schedule update analysis, critical path analysis and Delay/time Impact Analysis. Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and earned value reporting.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field with a minimum of five years’ experience in the engineering and/or construction industry.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Requires ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Positions in this class typically require: Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision health insurance programs, flex time (may be available), paid sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, deferred compensation plan, educational reimbursement, excellent in-house training programs, free transportation passes for the employee and dependents, wellness and ergonomic programs, and much more. OCTA has a hybrid remote work program. Eligibility is dependent on manager’s approval.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.