SENIOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ANALYST (COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING)

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

Coordinates and leads contract change and document control activities for major capital projects. This position supervises, coordinates and performs the tasks and activities of the CAD ( Computer-Aided Design) group within Metro Systems Engineering Department. Coordinates and leads development of engineering drawings using CAD, and supports configuration control of asset management such as as-builts.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares, revises, and updates complex engineering and architectural drawings, plans, and blueprints using manual and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) methodologies
• Reviews and inspects drawings for compliance with Metro requirements and approved specifications; revises engineering and architectural drawings to incorporate approved design changes
• Performs complex engineering-related mathematical calculations
• Prepares material costs and quantity estimates on projects based on engineering drawings
• Distributes incoming submittals, requests for information (RFI), and correspondence for review and comments
• Coordinates and maintains operational schedules, both internal and external, and logs chronology of project events
• Reviews proposed document changes and sends out to project team for review and approval
• Receives change worksheet from Contact Administrator with any associated documents; inputs information into the change management system
• Verifies and completes administrative closeout of projects
• Maintains, updates, and trains staff and consultants in Change Control policies/procedures, related software, and computer systems
• Conducts and recommends specialized training of personnel in CAD and related software programs
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures for contract changes, document control, and record management
• Oversees, monitors, and coordinates work of consultant Change Control staff on numerous contracts
• Reviews contracts, documents, and records for compliance with policies and procedures
• Acts as liaison between consultants and Metro staff regarding Change Control activity
• Recommends improvements in contract changes, document control, and record management policies/procedures, related software, and computer systems
• Coordinates the approval process for changes to contracts and documents
• Prepares and presents various reports, presentations, minutes, and records regarding contract change issues
• Participates in and makes presentations at internal meetings and project briefings
• Works on projects to increase amount of information recorded and efficiency of storage and indexing data
• Administers Change Control Boards
• Coordinates consultant contract change activities
• Leads related committees and task forces as needed
• Leads, oversees, mentors, and motivates assigned staff
• 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
  

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or other related field

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience in configuration management

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 performing and utilizing AutoCAD, Revit, and MicroStation in rail systems projects.
• Experience auditing CAD drawings for compliance with public agency standards.
• Experience developing CAD designs for rail systems projects such as standard and directive drawings for a public agency.
• Experience managing and archiving rail assets including record as-builts and standard drawings and other technical references.
• Experience utilizing asset or configuration management tools such as Revit.

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 of contract administration and configuration management
• Manual and computerized control systems
• Contract management software
• Construction terminology
• Change management
• Change control and document control

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing complex analyst functions
• Researching and compiling data for audits
• Troubleshooting systems and reporting problems
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Utilizing applicable business software applications

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Build and maintain effective working relationships
• Act as a team leader on assigned projects
• Input and generate control data
• Compile and analyze complex data
• Prioritize, manage time well, and multi-task
• Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements
• Prepare comprehensive reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence
• Represent Metro before the public
• Operate computers and general office equipment
• 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

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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’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 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.

*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.

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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