Rail Activation Lead — Transit Systems & Testing

Tutor Perini Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Rail Activation Coordinator to join our project office in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on supporting the rail systems testing and commissioning for the LACMTA Westside Purple Line Extension Project, Section 2, interfacing with Metro’s Rail Activation Manager and other agencies.

The successful candidate will manage the Rail Activation Team, coordinate staff and vendors, lead meetings, and ensure testing is performed safely and efficiently, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Rail Activation and rail systems testing/commissioning in transit projects.
• 10+ years in testing and startup of rail transit systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and vendors during Rail Activation and testing activities.
• Lead weekly Rail Activation Team meetings with Metro and project staff.
• Manage the Rail Activation Team and day-to-day integrated testing.
• Attend job meetings, visit sites to understand Rail Activation work.
• Provide proactive issue resolution and support final certification.
• Review subcontractor changes related to Rail Activation with Track & Systems Construction Manager.
• Support Pre-Revenue Service and CPUC certification.
• Maintain Test Program Plan, schedules, and monthly progress reports.
• Implement and manage Rules and Procedures for Test Operations.

Skills

Rail Activation

Rail systems testing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent

Job description

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Rail Activation Coordinator to join our project office in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on supporting the rail systems testing and commissioning for the LACMTA Westside Purple Line Extension Project, Section 2, interfacing with Metro’s Rail Activation Manager and other agencies.

The successful candidate will manage the Rail Activation Team, coordinate staff and vendors, lead meetings, and ensure testing is performed safely and efficiently, with