SENIOR MANAGER, PROJECT CONTROL (RAIL ROLLING STOCKS/VEHICLES EXPERIENCE)
Salary: $114,816.00 - $172,224.00 Annually
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2401256
Cabinet OPERATIONS Cost Center: 3043 - RAIL VEHICLE ACQUISITION
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: 3/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract
Description: Manages project control activities and resources associated with the successful completion of major Metro capital projects, including design, engineering, and construction, or testing, manufacturing, assembly, acquisition, or delivery activities.
Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Project Control for the Rail Rolling Stock Capital Program prepares scopes of work/specifications, establishes and monitors project master schedules, requests, obtains, and monitors approvals for Life-of-Project (LOP) budgets, works with Vendor/Contract Management (VCM) team on preparing and executing contract documents, and closely monitors and facilitates project progress until completion.
Recruitment Timeline: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 30, 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:
• Oversees all cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities within a rail or bus construction unit, transit fleet services, or vehicle acquisition • Collaborates with internal staff and consultants/contractors to ensure schedule adherence and program execution through contract close-out • Prepares detailed cost forecasts and technical specifications • Plans, executes, and finalizes projects in accordance with agreed upon specifications • 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 interprets project design and budgets, schedules, and costs related to construction, fleet services, or vehicle acquisition to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements, including Life of Project reporting • Reviews, analyzes, and monitors actual project performance related to cost and schedule management activities • Identifies problems and recommends resolutions to cost and schedule-related activities • Conducts meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders, management, and Board of Directors • Prepares and presents reports to management and the Board of Directors • Manages performance and evaluates work of consultants/contractors/vendors to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives • Coordinates the capital and operating budgets and staffing plans in conjunction with Office of Management and Budget • Manages capital and operating budget; conducts effective performance analyses, and supports executive management in the development and implementation of strategic objectives • Provides financial plans, projections, and forecasts for programs and projects, and analyzes financial impacts • Tracks and analyzes actual expenditures versus budget performance to determine and resolve variances • Manages accounting activities for multiple departments under an executive officer, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, and monthly and year-end closeout activities • Manages, in conjunction with the Procurement department, procurement activities for multiple departments, including Request for Proposal (RFP) development, procurement planning, contract administration and conflict resolution • Responds to inquiries by Board of Directors, Los Angeles Mayors Office, outside agencies, and executive officers, and prepares correspondence and analytical reports • Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff • Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agencys safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
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 year-for-year basis.
Education:
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or a related field; Masters Degree in a related field preferred
Experience:
• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience providing project control for heavy civil or multiple 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 International (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) Certification preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license • Experience preparing and presenting project status updates to senior leadership, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), designated Program Management Oversight Consultant (PMOC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Caltrans, and elected officials • Experience managing and directing activities for rail vehicle related projects (new procurement, midlife modernization, and/or refurbishment) • Experience managing consulting staff and rolling stock contractors/system vendors • Experience working with rolling stock contractors on new rail vehicle procurement and/or midlife modernization projects
Essential Knowledge:
• Theories, principles, and practices of construction project management, including cost management, scheduling, and configuration management • Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations • Project management principles and practices • Budget and cost forecasting methods and processes • Engineering and construction concepts • Contract administration • Applicable business software applications
Essential Skills:
• Overseeing the operations of multiple project control work units • Performing complex financial analyses and produce reports • Cost forecasting • Managing multiple contractors • Determining strategies to achieve goals • Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions • Exercising 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 • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously • Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting complex data • Understanding, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements • Planning financial and staffing needs • Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence • Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
Special Conditions:
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Metros Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 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 Clerks Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors.
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
Benefits:
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 Metros 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 Metros 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.