Senior Architect
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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.
This department oversees the design and construction of Metra capital projects and oversees the work of contractors implementing these projects. Capital projects overseen by this group include stations and parking as well as structural electrical and mechanical design.
Reporting to the Director of Stations and Parking the Senior Architect performs senior level professional architectural duties in connection with the design construction and renovation of station and parking facility projects and manages complex projects leading design efforts ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with Metras guidelines and quality standards.
The primary duties include:Function as subject-matter-expert leading project teams in the review of architectural plans and designs prepared by in-house staff or consultants for compliance with Station Design Guidelines zoning and code compliance efficiencies cost effectiveness and constructability; and recommending changes to ensure compliance with scope budget and schedules.
Monitor project progress identify and manage project risks; recommend solutions to keep projects within budget scope and schedule; and ensure compliance with contract specifications design guidelines best practices and quality and safety standards.
Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships both within and outside the organization to facilitate project coordination foster communications and accomplish the departments work.
Prepare and manage project budgets and oversee the preparation of project cost estimates scopes of work and schedules prepared by consultants.
Lead the contract administration process including reviewing bids and proposals negotiating consultant level-of-effort and contracts; negotiating and processing contract changes; authorizing contract payments upon work completion; and evaluating vendor performance and recommending appropriate action when performance does not meet contract specifications.
Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act not the Social Security Administration.
1. Bachelors Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering.
2. In addition to #1 must have five years of Architectural or Civil design experience that includes project management.
3. Considerable knowledge of:
- the principles and best practices of planning Architectural/Engineering design procurement and construction projects.
- project management project controls and contract administration principles and best practices.
4. Goodknowledge of:
- building codes zoning ordinances accessibility codes is required.
- local state and federal requirements for capital projects at all phases.
5. Knowledge of NEPA/Section 106/707 requirements and AREMA Manuals is preferred.
6. Strong:
- organizational analytical and critical thinking skills.
- verbal and written communication skills.
- project management skills.
- conflict resolution skills.
7. Proficient in Microsoft 365. Skill with design software/workflows for Power BI Adobe Creative Suite CAD and/or BIM software 3D modeling software and GIS is preferred.
8. Good conceptualizing architectural designs.
9. Skill:
- preparing complex architectural schematics drawings specifications and cost estimates.
- in comprehending understanding and continuously improving architectural/engineering contract documents and contract structures.
10. Ability to:
- comprehend understand and continuously improve architectural/engineering contract documents and contract structures.
- provide leadership to interdisciplinary project teams andbuild relationships with individuals both within and outside of the organization.
- prepare detailed complex architectural schematics drawings specifications and cost estimates.
- manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
- work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines.
11. Must be:
- able to operate a vehicle andbe willing to travel within and outside of Metras 6-county region.
- available to work flexible hours in the early morning late afternoon evenings or weekends.
Preferred:
- Project Management Professional certification
- Illinois Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer
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 marijuana Metra prohibits applicants andemployees use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia) or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies including synthetic and/or non-synthetic 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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Senior IC
Employment Type
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