Manager of Capital Construction Projects
Tri Star Gov Solutions Long Beach, CA, USA
- Location: Long Beach, CA, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Building Maintenance, Engineering, Facilities Management, Project Management
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jan 15, 2026
Job Description:
Manager of Capital Construction Projects
Description
THE COMMUNITY
Idyllically located on the Pacific Coast just south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, Long Beach is a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 450K residents. Known for its inclusive community and strong civic identity, the city offers a distinctive blend of urban sophistication, cultural richness, and coastal charm. Encompassing approximately 51 square miles, Long Beach provides an exceptional quality of life supported by a mild year-round climate, abundant outdoor recreation, and renowned destinations such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, the historic Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Long Beach will also serve as the largest venue city for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The city benefits from a strong and diverse economy anchored by aerospace, education, health services, manufacturing, tourism, and professional services, along with major educational institutions including California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Long Beach offers robust transportation infrastructure, including local and regional transit systems, a city-owned airport, and convenient connectivity throughout Southern California. Recognized as one of the nation’s most walkable and bike-friendly cities, Long Beach continues to invest in mobility, sustainability, and infrastructure that support both economic vitality and community livability.
THE ORGANIZATION: LONG BEACH TRANSIT
Established in 1963, LBT provides public transportation to approximately 930K residents and more than 18M annual boarding customers in southeastern Los Angeles County and northwestern Orange County. With a service area covering over 100 square miles across 14 cities, LBT annually runs more than 6.7M service miles over 670K service hours, using 250 fixed-route buses. LBT also operates water taxis and demand-responsive paratransit services.
LBT is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor of the City of Long Beach (City) and confirmed by the City Council, with two additional non-voting members serving as designees of the City Manager. The Board is responsible for setting policy and providing oversight, while the President/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is appointed by the Board, manages the agency’s day-to-day operations and leads the Executive Leadership Team. Supported by more than 800 employees, LBT operates as an independent public transit agency with a strong emphasis on accountability, collaboration, and performance-driven management, with an adopted Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget of approximately $178M.
LBT is funded through a combination of federal, state, and local sources, with the majority of its capital assets financed through annual Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants and formula allocations under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The agency is recognized for its fiscal discipline and long-standing practice of operating without acquiring debt while advancing major initiatives related to fleet electrification, technology modernization, safety, and infrastructure reinvestment.
To learn more, visit:
- Organization Website: https://ridelbt.com/
- FY26 Budget: https://ridelbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FY-2026-Budget-Book-2.pdf
- Organizational Chart: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/LBT+Organizational+Chart+Redacted.pdf
- 2024 State Safety Survey Report: https://ridelbt.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/LBT-State-Safety-Final-Report-Feb-3-2025.pdf
THE DIVISION
The Finance & Budget Department (Department) manages LBT’s financial strategy and ensures responsible stewardship of public funds. The department oversees capital programming, accounting, budgeting, financial planning and reporting, grants, payroll, fare revenue, procurement, and warehousing. It also leads agency-wide performance through the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Team while supporting cross-departmental collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.
Housing the capital program within Finance & Budget places the Manager of Capital Construction Projects at the center of LBT’s capital planning and investment framework. The role works closely with executive leadership, capital programs, procurement, facilities, and operations to translate organizational priorities into well-planned and well-executed capital projects.
- Department Organizational Chart: https://irp.cdn-website.com/80f4e9b5/files/uploaded/LBT+Department+Org+Chart+Redacted.pdf
THE POSITION & IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Manager of Capital Construction Projects (Manager) reports directly to the Executive Director/ Vice President of Finance & Budget and will also have direct interaction with, and at times receive direction from, the President/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position does not have any direct reports and is designed for an experienced professional who can operate independently while coordinating across departments, consultants, and contractors.
This role is responsible for leading the planning and execution of complex capital construction initiatives that support LBT’s facilities, asset reinvestment, and long-term capital priorities. Operating within the Finance & Budget Department, the Manager works closely with executive leadership, capital programs, procurement, and facilities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with clear accountability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading capital construction projects from planning through completion
- Managing contractor and consultant performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety
- Overseeing capital budgets, forecasting expenditures, and addressing variances
- Partnering with procurement and finance on contract development and administration
- Providing regular project updates and recommendations to executive leadership
Upcoming Projects, Challenges, and Opportunities:
- Leading capital planning efforts for LBT facilities, including major building improvements such as generator replacement and HQ lobby renovation, in coordination with the property manager
- Advancing facility upgrade and modernization projects to support operational needs, safety, and long-term asset performance
- Supporting the expansion of bus charging infrastructure by managing construction-related components of facility readiness and site improvements
- Partnering with the capital programs team to translate asset condition assessments into actionable capital plans, ensuring available funding is aligned with prioritized needs and deferred maintenance is proactively addressed
- Strengthening capital construction planning, scheduling, and reporting practices to support a longer-term, more strategic outlook for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Key qualities and experience include:
- Capital construction project management expertise
- Hands-on experience delivering construction projects end to end
- Working knowledge of public procurement and construction contracting (non-legal focus)
- Capital budgeting and financial oversight experience
- Ability to lead through influence without direct reports
- Clear, practical communication with executive leadership
This role is well suited for a seasoned professional who thrives in a hands-on, in-office environment and is motivated by delivering high-impact construction projects in a public-sector setting.