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Senior Project Manager

Metra
Chicago, IL, US
$139.1K a year
Full-time

Description

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s 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 driver's license.
  • Must be able to operate a vehicle.
  • Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county 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.

Please note : Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ 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 pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

30+ days ago
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