Description
Salary $114,816.00 - $172,224.00 Annually
Location Los Angeles, CA
Job Type Regular Employee
Cabinet CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICE
Opening Date 08/29/2025
Closing Date 9/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA Exempt
Bargaining Unit Non-Contract
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.
Description
Develops the programs and projects necessary to assess the condition of Metro assets; implements and oversees all aspects of projects designed to determine the State of Good Repair (SGR) condition and reports on critical findings to ensure SGR targets are met. The Project Manager, Transit Asset Management (Artwork) will manage the inspections, condition assessments, repair, refurbishment, and records of contemporary public artworks in the transit environment.
Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of October 13, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
Manages projects and serves as lead technical expert with primary responsibility for condition, performance, and risk assessments, and ensures all contractual requirements are completed
Creates, manages, and documents business processes and procedures for conducting asset type condition assessments consistent with Metro expectations and FTA (Federal Transit Administration) Transit Economic Requirement (TERM) 1-5 State of Good Repair (SGR) Asset Scale
Oversees the work and serves as a technical resource for all SGR inspectors and consultants performing condition assessments and inspections; may be required to perform condition assessments and inspections
Creates statements of work for condition assessments of all Metro assets
Participates in development and enhancement of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) project Management Information System and/or Financial Information System components and modules; implements standard computerized project tracking and status reporting systems
Develops guides, standards, and applications and implements inspection procedures, specifically for the collection of condition data into the asset inventory database/ EAM system and reporting of performance and condition data
Oversees staff in the input of data and reconciles data gathered
Interprets data on failure analysis, performance incidents, and inspections to inform on risks and condition ratings
Interfaces and coordinates with other departments, regarding Transit Asset Management (TAM)/ SGR projects, programs, funding, policy, and other issues
Assists with analysis and interpretation of data for use in asset prioritization, project development, and lifecycle planning
Oversees the process of sampling asset data for accuracy
Conducts trend analysis for identification of possible defects, reports findings, and follows up to resolve issues
Participates in the design, implementation, and training of inspection staff to ensure data is useful, accurate, and up to date in the EAM/asset inventory database
Assists with studies and analysis of advanced maintenance practices, including predictive and reliability centered maintenance
Serves as technical resource for rehabilitation/ replacement decision-making, developing performance/ condition measures, SGR ratings, and training on data collection/reporting for the asset inventory EAM
Performs data mining of Metro's maintenance management EAM system to monitor and report on performance and conditions
Liaises with asset owners and consultants to help ensure asset inventory, conditions, and costs are updated on a regular basis
Provides project management expertise for condition assessments of other asset categories such as buses, rail vehicles, wayside power and control systems, and facilities, when required
Provides project management support and technical expertise to other Metro departments in areas of project planning, cost, and technical advice
Develops and oversees condition estimating, cost estimating, budgeting, cost management and control, scheduling, configuration management, and management information system and reporting activities
Monitors, reviews, and analyzes actual project performance related to budget, cost, and schedules management activities
Identifies problems and manages resolution of issues and actions to ensure daily completion of required task efforts involving budget, cost, schedule, and other project management responsibilities
Provides reporting of critical data to executive management and the Board of Directors
Evaluates project deliverables for technical quality, compliance with codes and regulations, and conformance to contractual requirements
Analyzes reports from consultants and validates conclusions
Oversees the development, monitoring, and adherence to Metro's policies/procedures, budget, and unit goals and objectives
Leads other professional staff as required by management and policy
Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and procedures
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 assigned employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
(JAL)
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 Metro’s 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 Metro's 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.
*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.
Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)
Address
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lametro
Requirements
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. A typical combination includes:
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Planning, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred
Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience overseeing and performing professional work in project management or construction management, including related systems and equipment implementation project experience; transit agency experience preferred
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
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
The following are the preferred qualifications:
Experience managing the development, planning, implementation and delivery of contemporary public art conservation projects within high-traffic public spaces
Experience developing visual artwork condition assessments and implementing recommendations for specialized care of two and three dimensional contemporary public artworks
Experience managing visual artwork asset data, digital records, and reporting through specialized database systems
Experience managing compliance with visual artist rights, copyright, and intellectual property requirements in the conservation of contemporary public art
Experience managing specialized visual arts contractors and providing guidance to staff and artists
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices related to contract administration, including generation of contract documents, scopes of work, change orders, claims, and task orders
Theories, principles, and practices project management, including scheduling, cost estimation, budgets, and quality assurance/quality management
Theories, principles, and practices of engineering and construction, including condition assessments, inspection techniques, building codes, and local jurisdictional requirements
Theories, principles, and practices of electrical power, mechanical and control systems, and other bus and rail systems
Theories, principles, and practices of rail vehicle maintenance and engineering
Theories, principles, and practices of transit asset management
Rail vehicle maintenance, design performance, and operation; facilities maintenance; and electrical/electronic, construction, civil, structural, mechanical, industrial engineering
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including public utilities commission inspections, rail maintenance division inspections, and various internal/external audits (FTA, Triennial audits)
Applicable computer software applications and other technology
Modern management theory
Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Managing the scope, schedule, and budget of projects
Assigning work, managing reports, evaluating performance, and ensuring team is cohesive and capable of completing duties as assigned
Overseeing the operations of multiple asset class assessment inspectors, consultants, and work units
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Presenting results of information gathered to executive leadership and senior management
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interpersonal communications, including interacting professionally and effectively with management, direct reports, various levels of Metro employees, and outside representatives
Data acquisition and processing, including inputting, validating, manipulating, and calculating
Using computers including, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and software testing and evaluation
Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Work across departments to gather information from stakeholders to ensure projects accurately reflect Metro's long-term needs and expectations
Review Job Hazard Analysis, project management plans, and project work plans, and ensure that all project tasks are performed in a safe and efficient manner
Develop condition/performance assessment methods, procedures, and standards for inspection
Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Plan financial and staffing needs
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Typical office situation
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
Work in awkward or confining/enclosed spaces
Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
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
Safely use sharp objects and tools
Communicating through speech in the English language required
