What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER, TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT (ARTWORK) position at Los Angeles Metro?
Salary : $109,345.60 - $164,028.80 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type : Regular Employee
Job Number : 2400424
Cabinet : CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OFFICE
Cost Center : 7119 - ART ASSET MANAGEMENT & CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 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.
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
Job Type
This recruitment may be used for regular, project, and temporary positions. Project Employees occupy a budgeted position and are hired for projects that have a specific time frame of at least one year and up to five years (reviewed on a year-to-year basis). Temporary positions are at-will and may work up to 40 hours per week with limited benefits. Assignments may be for up to 1 year with the possibility of an extension of up to 2 additional years. There is a maximum term limit of 3 years. Employment in a project or temporary position does not lead to regular status.
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. A typical combination includes :
Education
Experience
Certifications / Licenses / Special Requirements
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 :
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 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)
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)
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
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
Work in awkward or confining / enclosed spaces
Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
Exposure to moving machinery and / or vehicles
Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and / or humidity
Physical Effort Required
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
Standing
Walking
Climbing (e.g., ladders, scaffolds, stairs, poles, into vehicles, etc.)
Lifting or carrying
Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and / or knees
Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity
Using equipment requiring high hand and finger dexterity
Safely use shar objects and tools
Communicating through speech in the English language required
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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 does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with 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 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. Late applications will not be considered.
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.
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs / week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical / Dental / Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits : Transportation passes for employees and / or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only :
Public Pension Plan
457 / 401K Plan
Flex Spending
Paid Sick Time
Fare Media
Rideshare Subsidies
Metro One Fitness membership
For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have overseeing and performing professional work in project management or construction management, including related systems and equipment implementation project experience; transit agency experience preferred
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Please select the number of 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
If you indicated having experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Please describe your experience managing the development, planning, implementation and delivery of contemporary public art conservation projects within high-traffic public spaces. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Please describe your experience developing visual artwork condition assessments and implementing recommendations for specialized care of two and three dimensional contemporary public artworks. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Please describe your experience managing visual artwork asset data, digital records, and reporting through specialized database systems. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Please describe your experience managing compliance with visual artist rights, copyright, and intellectual property requirements in the conservation of contemporary public art. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Please describe your experience managing specialized visual arts contractors and providing guidance to staff and artists. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N / A.
Required Question
Salary : $109,346 - $164,029