Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management

Gomez Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro in Los Angeles seeks a high-impact Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management with deep expertise in transportation engineering and public-sector leadership. The role demands steering large capital programs, managing diverse teams and external partners, and delivering on budget, schedule, and quality targets.

You will engage with city agencies, state regulators, and external stakeholders to drive transformational mobility projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with deep technical expertise in traffic management and transportation engineering.
• Experience navigating complex public-sector environments, preferably in LA.
• Proven success leading large, mega capital projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee delivery of large, complex capital projects and programs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive traffic management strategies and engineering solutions for major initiatives.
• Monitor goals, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics; report to leadership.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop policies, procedures, and operational standards; mentor teams.

Skills

Traffic management

Transportation engineering

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Public-sector navigation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is seeking a seasoned, strategic leader to serve as Deputy Executive Officer, Project Management— a critical role driving some of the region’s most complex and high-impact transportation and infrastructure initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to lead large-scale capital programs in one of the most dynamic and politically complex transportation environments in the country.

Why This Role Matters

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors to successfully deliver major capital and infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on traffic management, transit engineering, and construction execution.

This role is ideal for a senior leader with deep technical expertise and real-world experience navigating the complexities of Los Angeles transportation systems and public-sector dynamics.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and oversee the successful delivery of large, complex capital projects and programs
• Lead and manage teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations
• Drive traffic management strategies and engineering solutions aligned with large-scale construction and transit initiatives
• Establish and monitor project goals, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics
• Oversee third-party coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs activities
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Metro policies
• Provide executive-level updates to leadership, Board members, and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Mentor, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• Navigate and manage complex stakeholder environments, including city agencies and public officials

Who You Are

You are a high-impact infrastructure leader with a strong blend of technical expertise, executive leadership, and political acumen.

Required Experience & Expertise

• Deep expertise in traffic management and transportation engineering
• Current or recent experience with a Department of Transportation (Los Angeles DOT highly preferred) or a similarly complex public agency
• OR Significant consulting experience delivering large/mega projects in the Los Angeles region, particularly in traffic management and transportation engineering
• Proven success leading large-scale capital or infrastructure projects
• At least 15 years of leadership experience, including managing senior teams and large programs
• Strong understanding of City of Los Angeles political, regulatory, and stakeholder landscape, and ability to effectively navigate it

Technical & Leadership Capabilities

• Expertise in transit engineering, construction management, and large-scale infrastructure delivery
• Strong command of contract management, budgeting, and program governance
• Exceptional ability to analyze complex problems and drive strategic solutions
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus across diverse groups

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Significant senior-level experience in design and/or construction of major capital projects, ideally in mass transit
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or project/construction management certifications preferred

The Opportunity

This role places you at the forefront of transforming mobility in Los Angeles, working on projects that will shape the region for decades to come. You’ll have the opportunity to influence critical infrastructure, public policy, and urban mobility outcomes at scale.

• If you are a proven leader with deep technical expertise, strong LA market experience, and the ability to navigate complex public-sector environments, we encourage you to apply.

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.