Director Capital Delivery Construction
Director Capital Delivery Construction
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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.
Metras Capital Delivery Department is divided into seven sections: Stations and Parking Design Civil/Structural Design Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Construction NEPA Project Management and Project Controls. The Station and Parking Design manages the design of Metras station and parking capital projects. The Wayfinding and Signs team is a subgroup of Stations and Parking Design that manages wayfinding and sign projects related to Metra stations. The Civil/Structural Design manages the design of capital infrastructure projects including tracks bridges and yard facilities. Electrical/Mechanical manages traction power and mechanical capital projects. Construction manages the construction of capital projects. The NEPA team manages the environmental review and historic resources review processes for capital projects. The Project Management team leads various capital projects across the Capital Program. The Project Controls team continually improves the processes and systems that are used to manage capital projects.
Reporting to the Senior Director Engineering Capital Projects the Director Capital Delivery Construction manages a team of professionals that oversee largescale bridge track station parking lot and railroad yard facilities construction projects.
The primary duties include: Supervise staff that manage all stages of capital construction projects from preconstruction to project closeout including planning scheduling budgeting resource allocation and coordination with contractors and building officials. Provide expert guidance on complex projects and develop management reports detailing the status of all ongoing construction projects. Develop and assess contract modifications and change orders create and review independent cost estimates manage construction project budgets monitor expenses resolve payment application disputes analyze financial reports prepare cash flow spreadsheets and ensure projects are completed within budget constraints. Draft requests for proposals or letters of interest and qualifications to hire construction management services professionals issue task orders evaluate and score proposals oversee the contracting process and approve requisitions. Oversee regulatory compliance with contract documents building codes zoning regulations National Environmental Policy Act regulations safety standards American Railway Engineering and MaintenanceofWay Association guidelines and other legal requirements. Facilitate acquisition of necessary building permits Office of Underground Coordination approvals and other regulatory clearances. Establish quality benchmarks for construction work conduct periodic job site inspections to ensure compliance with contract specifications Federal Transit Administration Guidelines and industry best practices. Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain quality standards. Serve as subject matterexpert advising the department on engineering and construction best practices. Approve time off coordinate staff schedules fill vacancies as necessary and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions performance evaluations and performance improvement disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring performance evaluations disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Responsible for the safety objectives goals and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat cold rain and snow. Position is required to visit ongoing construction project sites throughout Metras 6county region. May also need to travel outside the region to participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) or jobrelated seminars. Perform other related 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 engineering construction construction management or a related field OR in lieu of the specified degree a combination of education and experience may be substituted that equals four years in engineering construction or construction management.
- In addition to #1 above must have ten years of engineering or construction experience that includes project management.
- Must have five years of direct supervisory experience that includes daytoday employee management assigning tasks providing guidance and training monitoring performance conflict management budgeting hiring disciplinary and/or termination.
- Comprehensive knowledge of engineering construction principles methods and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of materials techniques and components of structures within railroad systems.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of project budgeting scheduling and management.
- Considerable knowledge of applicable federal state and local laws codes and regulations.
- Strong analytical critical thinking and problemsolving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good project management skills.
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to direct the management of multiple complex projects.
- Ability to control project costs schedules and quality.
- Ability to establish processes and procedures that improve efficiencies.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Ability to stand walk and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle.
- Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metras 6county region.
- Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
Preferred:
- Experience in the railroad industry.
- Certification in Project Management.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License is preferred.
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.
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