DIRECTOR, PROJECT CONTROL (COST AND SCHEDULE)

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Develops, oversees, manages, and coordinates cost, schedule, budget, and reporting for Metro capital projects. This position will be responsible for cost and schedule control of transit-oriented capital projects utilizing project management and project control principles. In supporting delivery of transit-oriented capital projects, the candidate will develop and manage project and program deliverables, reports, dashboards, review and manage project schedules, interface with internal various departments, contractors, consultants, support and lead team member

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of May 18, 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

• Provides project management support/assistance and technical expertise to other Metro departments in areas of project planning, cost, and schedule to meet overall project needs and objectives
• Develops and oversees budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, and management information system and reporting activities within a construction 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
• 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 monitors actual project performance related to cost and schedule management activities
• Develops, manages, and delivers quality projects on time and within scope and budget from project inception to project close-out
• Prepares and presents reports to executive management, the Metro Board of Directors, and project funding partners
• Provides direction, oversees performance, and evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements, including Life of Project reporting
• Prepares fiscal year capital budgets and Life of Project staffing plans for major capital projects, inclusive of quarterly and annual cash flow updates; manages major capital budget
• Conducts effective performance analyses and supports executive management in the development and implementation of strategic objectives
• Develops financial plans, projections, and forecasts for programs and projects, and analyzes financial impacts
• Develops, tracks, and analyzes actual expenditures versus budget performance to determine and resolve variances
• Manages, in conjunction with the Procurement department, procurement activities for multiple departments, including Request for Proposals (RFPs) development, procurement planning, contract administration, and conflict resolution
• Responds to inquiries by the Board of Directors, City of Los Angeles Major's office and other outside agencies, and executive officers, and prepares analytical reports
• Prepare Board reports for specific actions as required by the major capital projects
• Directs, 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
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

May be required to perform other related job duties

Required

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 Engineering, Construction, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
  
  

Experience

• Five years of relevant management-level experience in project control of heavy civil construction, including work on multiple capital projects
  
  

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• 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
• AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) International Certification preferred
  
  

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 managing cost and schedule for major transit-oriented capital construction projects in local or federal environments, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), preferred.
• Experience managingdesign and construction schedules using Primavera P6, including critical path method analysis, Schedule of Values, and reviewing comments and submittal dispositions.
• Experience managing project budgets by preparing cost and schedule reports, cashflow projections, contingency drawdown, cost forecast, and trend reports.
• Experience utilizing cost and scheduling software for complex transit projects such as Financial Information Systems (FIS), Power Business Intelligence (BI), Primavera P6, Deltek Acumen Fuse & Microsoft Project
• Project Management Professional Certification is preferred, but not required
  
  

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Theories, principles, and practices of design and construction project management
• Theories, principles, and practices of cost management, scheduling, and configuration management
• Principles, practices, and methods of conducting analyses
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Engineering and construction concepts
• Contract administration
• Personal computer business software applications
• Modern management theory
  
  

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Implementing project control concepts with multiple new and active projects
• Performing complex financial analyses and preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
• Determining strategies to achieve goals
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff
• Management and leadership
  
  

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Comprehend, develop, compile, analyze, and interpret complex data and analyses
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Develop, plan, and manage financial and staffing needs
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  
  

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  
  

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
  
  

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
  
  

(JJC)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

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 locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub

8501 S. Evermont Place

Los Angeles, CA 90044

Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center

4501 B Whittier Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90022

Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm

(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center

3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center

Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station

11720 Wilmington Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm

(Closed Sat & Sun)

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. Late applications will not be considered.

• 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.