Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management

Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)

Job Summary

The Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management plans, directs, and manages diverse teams and major projects within Metro, including large-scale capital projects and other complex programs. This role provides executive-level leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with Metro standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage major capital projects and programs from design through construction and completion
• Lead and oversee the performance of staff, consultants, and contractors to ensure successful project delivery
• Establish and monitor short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, and delivery strategies
• Direct third-party coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs activities related to project delivery
• Ensure all project design and construction activities meet Metro’s operations, maintenance, quality, and safety standards
• Oversee contracts, including consultant and construction contracts, ensuring compliance with agency and project objectives
• Manage operating and capital budgets in alignment with agency-wide fiscal responsibility
• Represent Metro at meetings, conferences, public events, and before regulatory agencies and governing bodies
• Prepare and present reports to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and enforce project policies, procedures, safety standards, and controls
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and Metro policies
• Supervise, mentor, train, and evaluate assigned staff and support succession planning efforts
• Provide technical leadership through the review of studies, analyses, and engineering deliverables
• Communicate and reinforce Metro’s safety vision, policies, and accountability standards

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in rail transit engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance
• Strong background in large-scale capital project and program management
• Knowledge of governmental contracting policies, public administration practices, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage complex budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations
• Ability to analyze complex data, evaluate risks, and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to represent the agency professionally with public officials, boards, and external partners

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Experience:

Five years of senior-level management experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects, including extensive experience managing mass transit projects

Certifications (Preferred):

• California Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Construction Management and/or Project Management certification

Additional Information

This is an at-will executive classification. The position requires the ability to travel to offsite locations as needed and to work in a typical office environment with regular computer use. Metro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.