Plans, directs, and manages diverse teams and major projects within Metro, including large capital projects or management of other types of large projects or programs. This position will provide technical support in the area of geotechnical engineering to major projects. These projects include design and construction of underground stations, tunnels, bridges and at grade stations and maintenance facilities. * Directs performance of services by assigned staff, consultants, and contractors for successful completion of projects and contracts in a thorough and timely manner * Plans, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of assigned staff * Manages and directs third-party coordination and public affairs activities related to project design and completion * Establishes and monitors short- and long-range project goals, budgets, schedules, and strategies * Ensures all project design and/or construction activities meet operations and maintenance quality standards and expectations * Develops and manages information security and recovery capabilities; oversees current information technology interface with other related Metro databases * Evaluates work of consultants to ensure compliance and consistency with agency, department, and project objectives * Represents agency and applicable division at meetings, conferences, and public events * Provides expertise and leadership in conducting technical studies and analyses * Prepares and presents reports to executive and management staff, the Board of Directors, and/or outside regulatory agencies * Sets and implements project policies, procedures, programs, safety and work standards, and controls for the overall functioning of assigned unit * Ensures compliance with Metro policies, procedures, and standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws * Supervises, trains, mentors, and motivates assigned staff * Evaluates staff's overall level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and assists in developing the department's succession plan * Oversees all contracts, operating budget, and capital budget for section; monitors, and adheres to department/unit budget, goals, and schedules which comply with agency-wide fiscal responsibility * Communicates Metro's safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; 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 * This classification is At-Will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Hiring Authority.* 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 or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred Experience * Five years of relevant senior management-level experience in the design and/or construction of major capital projects, including extensive experience managing mass transit 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 * California license as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred * Construction management and/or project management certification preferred * A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry outjob-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 utilizing geotechnical engineering in foundations design, soil mechanics, seismic excitation and fault rupture * Experience overseeing geotechnical engineering and foundation design and construction of transportation related facilities such as bridges, underground structures, tunnels, retaining walls, at grade stations and maintenance facilities.  * Experience managing projects and utilizing rail design criteria for geotechnical and foundation report writing.  * Experience interpreting instrumentation and monitoring data for large underground construction excavations and facilities. 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 of rail transit engineering, design, construction, operations, and maintenance * Governmental contract policies and procedures * Public administrative methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation * Applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements and standards * Large-scale capital project management * Contract management for both consultants and construction * Social, political, and environmental issues influencing transit programs * Heavy construction practices and procedures * Modern management theory * Applicable business software applications Skill in(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) * Directing the overall engineering and construction activities for major capital projects * Determining strategies to achieve goals * Establishing and implementing policies and procedures * Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomes * Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions * Communicating effectively orally and in writing * Preparing complex comprehensive reports and correspondence * Interacting professionally with various levels of metro employees, Board of Directors, public officials, and outside representatives * Negotiating and problem solving Ability to(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) * Meet time constraints * Multi-task and prioritize * Maintain focus on objectives * Represent Metro before the public * Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data * Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements * Plan financial and staffing needs * Travel to offsite locations * 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 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