Basic Function

To supervise schedule activities for large, complex capital projects

Example Of Duties

Generic

• Monitors consultants' monthly performance
• Represents project team in meetings with consultant staff, contractors, and outside agencies
• Supervises in-house and consultant staff
• Monitors and updates Contract Unit Description documents
• Participates in the preparation and implementation of Project Management Plans
• 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 subordinate employees
• Complies with all of Metro?s safety rules, policies, and procedures
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• Prepares and analyzes project cash flow from contractor's cost loaded schedule
• Ensures implementation of Metro policies, procedures, and plans regarding cost management of multi-million dollar complex construction capital projects
• Evaluates contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget
• Identifies cost related problems which arise due to scheduling issues during project execution; recommends corrective actions and creative solutions
• Participates in cost forecasting and risk assessment

• Prepares, analyzes, and implements project design and construction schedules to ensure conformance with authorized scope, cost, and schedule requirements
• Reviews, analyzes, and approves contractor schedule submittals to ensure conformance to the contract
• Prepares and ensures accuracy and consistency of schedule baseline plans and periodic schedule status reports
• Ensures implementation of Metro policies, procedures, and plans regarding schedule management of multi-million dollar complex construction capital projects
• Identifies schedule related problems which arise during project execution and recommends corrective actions and creative solutions
• Evaluates contract change orders, amendments, and claims for impact on schedule; prepares time impact analysis
• Ensures accurate schedule records are maintained and documented

• Experience developing and maintaining multi-discipline scheduling for large complex transit projects

• Experience utilizing scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or similar

• Experience utilizing scheduling logic and time impact analysis, and preparing concise reports for stakeholders

• Experience interacting and working with consultants and department staff to obtain pertinent project data for project updates

Knowledge:

• Theories, principles, and practices of cost management, schedule management, project management, and construction management methods
• Advanced capabilities of specified software such as Primavera Scheduling Software and MS Office Applications including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Abilities:

• Work with end users within an integrated team environment
• Work independently with minimal management oversight
• Plan, organize, and monitor the cost/scheduling activities for major capital projects
• Adapt to changing requirements and situations
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-contract environment
• Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Compile and analyze complex data
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Determine strategies to achieve goals
• Mediate and negotiate
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions
• Work under tight time constraints and deadlines
• Provide direction to external staff and outside contractors/consultants
• Travel to offsite project locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

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. (KD) 

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office 
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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.

*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.