Rail Activation Coordinator

Job overview

The Rail Activation Coordinator role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA, at Tutor Perini’s project office. The stated salary range is $150,000–$250,000, depending on experience. The role supports rail systems testing and commissioning for the LACMTA Westside Purple Line Extension Project, Section 2. The coordinator manages integrated testing activities and serves as a primary interface with Metro’s Rail Activation Manager and governing agencies. The role helps ensure testing, acceptance, startup, and activation activities are coordinated, safe, documented, and progressed toward final system certification.

What you'll do

• Coordinate staff and vendors for integration testing
• manage the Rail Activation Team and day-to-day integrated testing
• lead weekly team meetings and attend project and Metro meetings
• oversee the test organization chart, program plan, testing schedules, safety, and progress reporting
• maintain discrepancy tracking and corrective actions
• manage testing rules and procedures
• support review of subcontractor changes and visit job sites.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

rail activation coordinator

rail systems testing

commissioning

transit construction

integrated testing

system certification

los angeles ca

tutor perini

$150k–$250k/year

purple line extension

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Supports pre-revenue service and final system certification by the California Public Utilities Commission.

About the employer

Tutor Perini is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.