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NEOGOV · 19 hours ago

MANAGER, PROJECT CONTROL (COST AND SCHEDULING)

NEOGOV is associated with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which aims to provide a world-class transportation system for LA County. The Manager, Project Control is responsible for managing cost and schedule activities for large capital projects, ensuring project objectives are met while collaborating with various internal departments and external teams.

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Responsibilities

Supervises assigned staff responsible for analyzing, developing, controlling, and reporting budget and project costs or project design and construction schedules
Prepares and analyses project cash flow, commitment plans, funding, and workforce plans in accordance with grant and funding contribution agreements
Evaluates contract change orders and amendments for impact on budget
Ensures implementation of Metro policies, procedures, and plans regarding projects
Oversees cost forecasting and invoice processing
Ensures project conformance with authorized scope, cost, and schedule requirements
Prepares and ensures accuracy and consistency of quality of project plans and periodic status reports
Evaluates contract change orders and amendments for impact on schedule
Produces, maintains, and publishes the Master Schedule and Third-Party Utility Schedule
Analyzes and comments on contractor schedule
Monitors consultants' monthly performance
Represents project team in meetings with consultant staff, contractors, and outside agencies
Identifies problems which arise during project execution and recommends corrective actions and creative solutions
Monitors and updates Contract Unit Description documents
Oversees preparation and implementation of Project Management Plans
Communicates with and supports team members and management
Follows established reporting processes
Ensures accurate records are maintained and documented
Supervises and motivates in-house and consultant staff
Complies 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

Qualification

Cost ControlProject SchedulingBudget ManagementOracle Primavera P6Data AnalysisPowerBIMicrosoft ProjectCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in large complex capital construction project scheduling and/or cost control; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment
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

Experience managing department-wide capital and annual operating budgets for highway and/or transit engineering and construction projects with a portfolio greater than $1 billion
Experience overseeing project controls functions, including cost forecasting, budget and contingency management, construction schedules, baseline reviews, and performance reporting
Experience supporting multiple concurrent capital projects in a public agency environment, collaborating effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and consultant teams
Experience utilizing tools such as Oracle E-Business Suite, Unifier, Primavera P6, Deltek Acumen Fuse, Microsoft Project, or similar tools
Experience analyzing and modeling large datasets, applying intermediate to advanced Excel formulas, and creating dashboards, reports, and visualizations in PowerBI for senior management

Benefits

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.
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.

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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