Director, Capital Delivery Construction

Description

fw-boldRequirements

• Bachelor's 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 day-to-day 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 problem-solving 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 driver's 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 Metra’s 6-county 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 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 preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

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