Sr Manager Rolling Stock Contracts
Sr Manager Rolling Stock Contracts
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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.
Mechanical coordinates and oversees the repair inspection cleaning rebuilding replacing and maintenance of 1180 pieces of rolling stock used in commuter service. The departments goal is to provide safe clean and reliable service while maintaining the fleet to the standards of the Federal Railroad Administration Association of American Railroads American Public Transit Association and the original equipment manufacturers.
Reporting to the Senior Director Mechanical Capital Projects the Senior Manager Rolling Stock Contracts supervises project managers and oversees all functions of major largescale rolling stock contracts including oversight of project management consultant and the rolling stock builder; manages the financial administrative quality controls and reporting functions for the projects; and monitors project progress adjusting staff and allocating resources to keep projects on time and within budget.
The primary duties include: Assign supervise and evaluate the work of staff responsible for managing capital projects; oversee consultants and rolling stock builders; and monitor project performance ensuring scope of work schedules and budgets are contract compliant. Oversee and participate in engineering and design efforts technical decisionmaking processes and resource oversight including all technical legal and financial obligations. Function as subject matter expert and main point of contact on all project commercial communications. Coordinate work with other departments officials and public and private agencies as needed. Meet with project staff to review project status coordinate activities highlight potential problem areas identify remedies and implement corrective measures to avoid project delays. Present project status to Metra senior leadership and stakeholder. Monitor control and document project progress; maintain schedules; and review and coordinate individual tasks into a unified program. Maintain a rigorous management process to ensure new equipment meets or exceeds federal requirements American Public Transportation Association standards and Association of American Railroads regulations. 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 andperformance improvement disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring performance evaluations disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. 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. 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 Project Management or related field OR a combination of education and experience that equals four years of technical engineering or project management experience.
- In addition to #1 must have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible engineering or project management experience preferably in a railroad or railroad manufacturing environment.
- Must have a minimum of three years of direct or indirect supervisory experience that may encompass dayto day employee or consultant/contractor management assigning tasks providing guidance and training monitoring performance and budgeting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the operation repair overhaul and maintenance of rolling stock and maintenance facilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles theories and methods of mechanical engineering including the knowledge of mechanical systems design installation and maintenance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable local state and federal regulations as they apply to passenger rolling stock as well as AAR guidelines and APTA passenger equipment safety standards.
- Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles.
- Good knowledge of asset management and procurement systems programs and Microsoft 365.
- Strong organizational analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong management leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Expert level of skill both reading and interpreting comprehensive mechanical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to coordinate and manage large and complex car and locomotive rehab projects.
- Ability to build consensus and work effectively with crossdepartmental teams committees and external stakeholders.
- Ability to overcome obstacles shifting requirements and inherent uncertainties while keeping control of project costs schedules and quality.
- Ability to effectively identify areas for improvements and efficiencies.
- Must be CFR 238 218 and 217 QMP certified or be able to attain certification within 60 days of hire.
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
- Ability to stand walk and/or sit for extended periods of time.
- Hearing/Visual acuity far/near depth perception field of vision color vision.
- Must be able to operate a vehicle.
- 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:
- PMP 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
