ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT

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

Assists in the development, management, and administration of Metro's Transit Asset Management (TAM)Projects, ensures projects are delivered on schedule and within budget, manages contractors performing condition assessments of Metro assets, and enters asset and condition data into Metro's Transit Asset Management Database for reporting to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of November 17th and 24th. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Assists in administering and managing TAM Projects, including aspects of engineering and construction, technical support, schedules, budget compliance, and agency reporting
• Manages performance of contractors and consultants, including all aspects of regulatory compliance, contract compliance, performance measurement, scheduling, prioritization of work, budget development, monitoring, reporting, and customer service
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets contract specifications and scope of work documents to ensure contractor conformance with contract requirements, regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and plans
• Reviews project submittals for compliance with contract requirements
• Prepares Statement of Work (SOW) for new contracts
• Develops new project specifications and requirements for review by supervisor
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets project budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements
• Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedule management activities
• Reviews contract documents and deliverables, prepares change notices, and negotiates change orders
• Conducts progress meetings with contractors and members of the Metro project team to report on contract status and ensure project progress
• Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to budget, cost, and schedule-related activities
• Assists in preparing reports for management and the Board of Directors
• Works closely with consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives
• Enters asset condition data into Metro's Transit Asset Management Database
• Coordinates activities/operations with other Metro staff and public agencies
• 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
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employments Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
• May be required to perform other related job duties such as field audits to verify contractor compliance with project requirements

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum 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 two-for-one year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field is preferred

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience performing professional work in project management or construction management; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

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
• Professional Engineer License preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) 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 overseeing the operations of a contractor and enforcing the scope of work to meet KPI’s in a public sector, government agency or similar environment
• Experience negotiating contract terms, preparing change notices, and negotiating change orders with contractors
• Experience entering asset and condition data into a Transit Asset Management database for mandated FTA reporting
• Experience preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence for management and executive bodies, such as the Board of Directors
• Experience communicating and implementing safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintaining accountability for the safety performance of contractors and team members

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 project management, including construction management
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including Transit Asset Management (TAM) rule (49 CFR part 625)
• Engineering and construction concepts
• Contract administration
• Applicable business software applications, including project management software

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

• Overseeing the operations of a contractor performing complex and highly regulated maintenance activities
• Recommending action plans, reporting on progress, reviewing and commenting on project documents, and responding to requests from executives and Board of Directors
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity when making decisions Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, managing contractors, and outside representatives

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

• Monitor multiple projects to ensure compliance with contract, including schedule and budget
• Think and act independently
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
• Negotiate contract terms
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• 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 when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• 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
• Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity

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

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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.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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