About Us:
Ramos CS is a California-based Corporation, independently owned and operated. Ramos CS has developed into one of the fastest growing engineering and construction management companies in California. We focus primarily on reaching a niche market that requires focused expertise to manage risk and achieve quality for the most challenging public works projects. The firm provides quality infrastructure consulting services with a particular emphasis on public-related projects that serve the needs of our communities including transportation, local rail transit, rapid transit, heavy rail, transit systems, transportation, ports, airports, and municipal sectors. Specializing in the core services of engineering and construction management, the Ramos CS philosophy stems from the idea that planning, design, and construction are inseparable and applying a thorough understanding of each is critical to the success of any project.
The Project:
The Southeast Gateway Line is a light rail line stretching 14.5 miles from the Slauson/ A (Blue) Line Station to the City of Artesia providing a dependable alternative to driving for 2 million people in southeast LA County. The Southeast Gateway Line will include nine stations extending from the Slauson A Line station located in the City of Los Angeles/Florence-Firestone unincorporated area of Los Angeles County to its southern terminus at the Pioneer Station located in the City of Artesia, passing through the cities of Bell, Bellflower, Cerritos, Cudahy, Downey, Florence-Firestone, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Paramount, South Gate and Vernon. The line will also include a new C Line station at the I-105 freeway. The project will provide direct connection to the Metro C Line (Green), Metro A Line (Blue) and LA County's broader regional transit network. Connecting this area to Metro's rail network will provide alternatives to driving and improves accessibility to jobs and job-related opportunities, as well as to medical facilities, institutions of higher education, and other places of interest in Los Angeles County.
What You Will Accomplish:
- Leads the Client's Third Party Coordination efforts with various government agencies and utilities; ensures cooperation between the various parties
- Coordinates the preparation of engineering plans, drawings, specifications, procedures, and schedules necessary for design/build work for utility rearrangement and restoration
- Interacts with design and construction management consultants, other agencies, and utilities in order to bring early resolution of conflicts throughout the construction and design process
- Leads staff in advising Metro of third-party interests during pre-bid, pre-construction, progress, as-built review, and final inspection meetings
- Leads staff in the execution of close-out actions for completion of project contract activities, including the execution of proper certification for the release of work
- Provides 24 hour on-call status for response to emergency conditions involving utility services or use of public right-of-way at Metro projects and assists in developing claim strategies for minimizing damage assessment
- Analyzes data, specifications, and drawings, making necessary changes or recommendations where appropriate
- Reviews and approves all change notices involving agencies/utilities facilities, including betterments and cost recovery
- Coordinates the design/build as-built documents with third parties and makes necessary changes to promote agency and/or utility closeout and acceptance
- Works with the design/build contractor to present all as-built documents to third-party agencies and utilities, resolves discrepancies, and works toward final acceptance
- Reviews and approves third-party invoices
- Coordinates power locations and installations for design/build contracts regarding street and traffic signals with the appropriate power utility, Bureau of Street Lighting, and Department of Transportation
- Coordinates the preparation of plot maps and associated legal descriptions for the dedication of Metro property that is being turned over to a city or county for street dedications
- Coordinates the preparation of plot maps and legal descriptions for the vacation of existing city or county streets within the alignment of the projects; initiates the vacation application to the Bureau of Engineering, appears at city hearings, and finalizes the vacation requirements to validate the vacation
- Coordinates the preparation of all legal documents and third-party acceptance for third-party easements within Metro properties
- Supervises the scope definition for each third-party work effort and negotiates budget and schedule
- Supervises the project staff in representing Metro in relations with public agencies, railroads, and utilities, especially in the resolution of conflicts during construction
- Supervises staff in the establishment of long-range third-party goals, budgets, and schedules
- Supervises the acquisition of properties as directed by the Project Manager
- Manages the development of Master Cooperative Agreements, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) applications, and work orders by staff, including the identification of items for cost recovery, betterments, and credits
- Manages the Project Change Control Board Status Reports, noting cost recovery items
- Directs the production of reports, budgets, feasibility studies, schedules, and economic analyses that apply to project utility service requirements, rearrangements, and permitting
- Oversees the initiation of audits of work by third parties for compliance with quality, schedule, and cost limits; negotiates changes to agreements to minimize delays to prime work
- Supervises the coordination of the production of permits for contractors' operations
- Coordinates staff in response to emergency conditions involving third parties, and assists in developing claim strategies for addressing damage assessment
- Leads staff in providing technical expertise for responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Comments (RFCs) which pertain to third parties, as well as the review of all change notices prior to Metro Board action
- Directs staff in maintaining files and records necessary for support documentation, including cost, schedule, scope, quality, and permit records, with the support of computer systems
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- PE (CA) is required
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Project Management, Business, or a related field
- Approximately five (5) years of relevant experience performing third party coordination type work
- Experience working with City of Los Angeles DOT, BSS, BOE, DWP on construction projects
- Experience with coordination with FHWA, Caltrans, external jurisdictions, utility owners and several other applicable governmental entities
- 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
Ramos CS Benefits:
Ramos CS provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings, paid sick leave; paid vacation time.
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Work Authorization:
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only hire individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions. Ramos CS participates in E-Verify. Know your rights: Right to Work.
Notice to Third Party Agencies:
Ramos CS does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing or employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Ramos CS.