3rd Party Coordinator

Report to the Third Party Manager, working as part of the Third Party Coordination team to coordinate and facilitate the overall activities required to organize and implement utility rearrangement activities for the Project. Work closely with the Project leadership team to meet the Project's organizational objectives by ensuring that third-party work is completed on time and within budget, and by keeping third-party issues from impacting the Project. Compensation: $70 - $90 hourly Qualifications Minimum QualificationsA combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Minimum of five years of relevant experience performing third-party work.Basic computer usageApplicable business software applicationsAbility to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)Work proactively and keep the Third Party Manager informedWork independently in a highly structured environmentMeet tight time constraints and deadlinesUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, standards, procedures, contracts, budgets, schedules, and labor/management agreementsCompile, analyze, and interpret complex data, with the use of computer equipmentTravel to offsite locationsRead, write, speak, and understand EnglishPhysical Effort RequiredSitting at a desk or tableOn-site and field visits for meeting attendance, activity coordination, and observation of utility rearrangement workWork 5 days/40 hour week, reporting into office a minimum of (4) four days a weekOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsWalking job site/project alignmentCommunicating through speech in the English language requiredGood distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distancesColor recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)EducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred), Construction Project Management (preferred), or a related field; Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field preferredCertifications/Licenses/Special RequirementsCalifornia State Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferredA 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 Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities - Include, but are not limited to, the following:Lead third-party coordination with the city, county, and state agencies and utilities regarding relocation design, construction, and operationsWork with third-party utility owners to coordinate and drive schedule for start and completion of utility rearrangement workPerform technical design reviews and facilitate comment resolution for Third Party Utility relocation designsCoordinate plan approvals and obtain permits from third-party agenciesEnsure the presence of fiscal integrity in all dealings through the agreement, work order, and audit processesWork with Third Party Manager to establish and monitor long-range goals, budgets, strategies, and schedules for the Project to support resource allocationWork with manager to develop agreements and work orders, the acquisition of permits for projects, and the review of city building permit applications in proximity to Metro facilities and relations with railroadsAttend regular project Third Party staff meetings and other project staff meetings as required.Work with Manager to support negotiations for the development of staffing projections and procurement estimates necessary for tasking agencies and utilities to perform construction and relocation of facilitiesMay provide feedback to and coordinate with various Metro departments involvedPrepare written and oral reports for Project leadershipInteracts with design and construction management consultants, other agencies, andutilities in order to bring early resolution of conflicts/disputes throughout the construction process, imposes the discipline of schedule and budget on agency and utility representatives, and ensures cooperation between the various partiesReview purchase orders and invoices for justification and concurrence for payment.May obtain noise variances, peak hour exemptions, and holiday moratoriums from third partiesCommunicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performanceKnowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)Principles and practices of Civil, Utility, Traffic Control, Corrosion Control, and Environmental Engineering, including railroad and utility safety regulations in addition to Theories, principles, and practices of public agencies and private utilitiesOrganization and processes of agencies and utilities, especially in regard to the processing of agreements, designs, reviews, and funding detailsPrinciples and practices of construction project management, including construction means and methodsConstruction and engineering plans and drawingsContract administration, budgeting, accounting, and auditing principles and methodsPublic speaking and running third-party meetingsSkill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)Understanding and analyzing engineering and construction conceptsResolving conflicting work issues between third parties and contractorsObserving and analyzing situations, identifying problems, resolving issues and/or recommending solutions, and evaluating outcomesCommunicating effectively orally and in writing with the various third parties and to a wide range of technical, professional, and construction-oriented groups and individuals