Serves as primary member of the estimating team with the overall responsibility for the creation of budgets and estimates, and provides direction and oversees an independent project, specific cost estimating, and analysis group within Metro′s Office of Program Management.
Example Of Duties
Provides direction and oversight of the cost estimating and cost/price analysis activities, methods, and processes for all projects bid
Reviews project plans and specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope
Develops, establishes, and manages the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, standardized procedures, and work standards for the cost estimating function
Assists in the development and modification of Metro′s long- and short-range transit plans
Directs the preparation and administration of the division budget for area of responsibility
Confers with Metro management regarding cost estimating and cost/price analysis
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Metro rules, regulations, and policies
Analyzes complaints occurring in performance of cost estimates and cost/price analysis
Develops strategies to resolve potential problems on major cost estimates and cost/price analysis
Represents Metro in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and professional and business organizations
Monitors developments related to Estimating Department and evaluates the impact upon Metro operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements
Schedules and participates in scope definition and fact-finding meetings
Negotiates resolution of cost estimating and pricing issues; develops change orders
Prepares comprehensive reports and correspondence
Develops, manages, and conducts training for estimating resources
Supervises, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
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
Requirements For Employment
Required
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 Management, or a related field
Experience
Five years of relevant management-level experience working directly on the design and construction of large or major civil or facilities projects as a construction cost estimator
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.
Experience applying high level cost estimating in capital construction projects
Experience utilizing Construction Estimating and Construction Bidding Software (e.g., Sage Timberline, Heavy Bid, On-Screen Take Off, etc.)
Experience negotiating with contractors to meet set goals, budgets, and deadlines
Experience applying heavy civil construction methods, such as soldier pile, lagging excavation support systems, and temporary street decking systems
Experience managing and directing the work of cost estimators
Knowledge
Theories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, cost estimating, parametrics, price/cost analysis, and government contract pricing
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Engineering and construction concepts and techniques, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering
Construction methods for rail transit guideways, highways, streets, and bridges
Construction methods for buildings, reinforced concrete and steel structures, and equipment relating to transportation systems
Construction Industry Codes and Unit Cost Data
Sources of estimating data in the construction industry
Applicable business software applications
Modern management theory
Skills
Overseeing and directing the work of the Cost Estimating Department
Establishing and implementing policies and procedures
Determining strategies to achieve goals
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomes
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Supervising, training, mentoring, and motivating assigned staff and consultants in several project field offices
Abilities
Think and act independently
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Mediate and negotiate consensus solutions
Make financial decisions within a budget
Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
Provide technical training and direction, commitments, and recommendations for action to be taken by Metro
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. 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. (SA)
Open to the public and all Metro employees
This is an At-Will position and employee serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority.
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.
Lacmta Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Group Life Insurance
Holidays
Sick time
Vacation time
Pension plan
Social Security coverage
Transportation passes
Credit union
Tuition assistance
Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
Thrift plan
Employee Assistance Program
Jury duty
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Urban Transit Services
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