Executive Leader, Major Capital Projects & Sustainability

LA Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Metro seeks an Executive Officer to direct engineering and construction for major capital projects and to lead a diverse cross-functional team. The role shapes sustainability, climate and resilience initiatives while aligning with organizational priorities across planning, design, construction, operations, and procurement.

The position requires extensive senior management experience in large transit projects, licensure preferences, and demonstrated ability to coordinate with third parties and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Eight years of relevant senior management experience in development, design and/or construction of major capital transit projects.
• California PE license preferred; valid CA driver license or alternate transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project budget and schedule for major capital projects.
• Establish short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, progress, and strategies.
• Direct performance of services by consultants and contractors for successful project completion.
• Coordinate third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and construction.
• Ensure design and construction meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations.
• Set and implement project policies, procedures, safety and work standards, and controls.
• Coordinate services with other Metro departments to achieve agency-wide goals.
• Provide policy recommendations and technical assistance to the Board and executives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws and regulations.
• Prepare and present reports/status to executive management, Board, and regulators.
• Represent Metro at meetings, conferences, and public events.
• Communicate Metro's safety vision and goals; oversee safety rules and accountability.
• May perform other related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Job description

LA Metro seeks an Executive Officer to direct engineering and construction for major capital projects and to lead a diverse cross-functional team. The role shapes sustainability, climate and resilience initiatives while aligning with organizational priorities across planning, design, construction, operations, and procurement.

The position requires extensive senior management experience in large transit projects, licensure preferences, and demonstrated ability to coordinate with third parties and