Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
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The final salary will depend on the candidates qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America serving Cook DuPage Will Lake Kane and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe reliable and efficient commuter service.
The Project Delivery Department was established in 2020 to ensure Metra is positioned to effectively and efficiently utilize the influx of new capital funding from the State of Illinois Rebuild Illinois program. By establishing a project management oversight (PMO) function the department will provide a structure to coordinate the array of tasks and deliverables required for delivery of capital projects.
Reporting to the Director Project Management the Senior Project Manager will manage the most complex commuter rail projects including stations civil infrastructure bridges and support facilities ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with quality standards.
The Primary Duties include: Perform project management duties including preparing project budgets; overseeing the preparation of project cost estimates scope of work staffing plans and schedules for assigned projects; working with subject matter experts to review plans and designs prepared by inhouse staff or consultants for efficiencies cost effectiveness and constructibility; and recommending changes as needed to ensure compliance with scope budget and schedules. Participate in the contract administration process including reviewing bids and awarding contracts; approving negotiating and processing contract changes; authorizing contract payments upon work completion; and evaluating vendor performance and recommend appropriate action when performance does not meet contract specifications. Monitor progress and identify and manage project risks; recommend solutions to keep projects within budget scope and on schedule; and ensure compliance with contract specifications construction engineering best practices and quality and safety standards. Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships both within and outside the organization to facilitate project coordination. Maintain project files and prepare status reports. Perform otherrelated duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
- Bachelors degree in Construction or Project Management Engineering or relevant field.
- In addition to #1 above must have seven years of engineering or project management experience
- Considerable knowledge of infrastructure project management principles.
- Considerable knowledge of construction principles and practices.
- Good knowledge of contract administration related to public works construction projects.
- Good knowledge of state and federal requirements for capital projects.
- Good organizational analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong conflict resolution skills.
- Skill reading engineering drawings and contract specifications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ability to provide leadership of interdisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to build relationship with individuals both within and outside of the organization.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle.
- Must be willing to travel within Metras 6county region.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
Preferences:
- Experience in the railroad transit or infrastructure industry.
- Project management certification.
Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize Metra prohibits applicants and employees use or possession of (or paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of in their bodies including synthetic and/or nonsynthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes while on duty subject to duty on Metra property or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race color sex religion national origin age gender identity disability or any protected categories assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
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Senior IC
Employment Type
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