Rail Yard and Shop Construction Oversight Manager-2605260JC01

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• Oversight of Rail Yard & Shop construction scope, schedule, budget and change management with the goal of producing a functional and financially viable installation to the required quality
• Manage each stage of the project to ensure that all contractual Construction Management (CM) and General Contractor (GC) commitments are met on time and within budget
• Review all contract documents to confirm CM and GC project deliverables and necessary resources required for project execution are provided through contract completion
• Analyze work plans, schedules and budgets submitted for all project stages and provide comments and recommendations for consideration
• Attend and participate in regular progress and coordination meetings internal to the project team as well as client facing meetings to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns
• Maintain a good understanding of the project to identify scope creep and ensure the change management process is initiated when required
• When scope changes occur, monitor and assist CM in negotiating solutions with the GC to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and contractual obligations
• Ensure that the CM provides timely internal and external documentation and communication throughout all project phases, including developing and maintaining meeting minutes, progress records and follow-up on action items
• Participate in monthly project reviews to review project status, budget, work plan, schedule and risks
• Ensure that all project close-out documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion of the project

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or other relevant area of study
• 6 years of relevant experience in transit and rail projects using Design-Build (DB) or Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery methods
• Relevant transit and rail construction experience to include contract management, site observation and interaction and influence with multidiscipline stakeholders and team participants
• Proficient in project website software such as Trimble Unity Construct, Procore, Bluebeam or other software packages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
• Have good to great organizational skills

• Advanced degree(s)
• CCM or PMP certification
• Professional Engineer license
• 10 years or more of relevant experience in US based public rail and transit industry
• Known to public transit clients in Chicago, IL (i.e. Chicago Transit Authority and Metra)
• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance facilities including technical reviews
• Knowledge of O&M environments within transit agencies
• Familiar with other disciplines typically requiring coordination with project design and installation such as Architectural, Structural, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical
• Familiar with non-technical disciplines typically requiring support within projects such as procurement, security and safety assurance, quality management and others
• Able to work with minimum supervision and possesses strong problem identification and resolution skills

• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

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