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Project Admin., Project Management, Legislative Affairs at Metra - Chicago

Sr. Project Administrator

Summary of Duties
Reporting directly to the Department Head, Grant Administration, the Senior Project Administrator provides financial management for capital project implementation, including project tracking and reporting to funding agencies. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and represent Grant Administration staff actions to internal and external auditors. Monitor and evaluate policies and legislation related to grant management and accounting. Train Grant Administration staff by assuming a leadership role and mentoring junior staff. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
§  Bachelors Degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or related discipline.
§  In lieu of education, must have any combination of education and grant administration or construction management experience on a year per year basis, FTA capital/grant programs preferred.
§  Minimum of 5 years of work experience in grant administration or project management, or budgeting/accounting is required.
§  Database experience required, Oracle system preferred.
§  Must have working knowledge of federal, state, and local government agency regulations, guidelines, and requirements related to grant administration.
§  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
§  Knowledge of FTA Circular 5010.1D, Grants Management Requirements preferred.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information
  • Only qualified applicants will receive consideration.
  • Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.


Sr. Project Administrator

Summary of Duties
Reporting directly to the Department Head, Grant Administration, the Senior Project Administrator provides financial management for capital project implementation, including project tracking and reporting to funding agencies. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and represent Grant Administration staff actions to internal and external auditors. Monitor and evaluate policies and legislation related to grant management and accounting. Train Grant Administration staff by assuming a leadership role and mentoring junior staff. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
§  Bachelors Degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or related discipline.
§  In lieu of education, must have any combination of education and grant administration or construction management experience on a year per year basis, FTA capital/grant programs preferred.
§  Minimum of 5 years of work experience in grant administration or project management, or budgeting/accounting is required.
§  Database experience required, Oracle system preferred.
§  Must have working knowledge of federal, state, and local government agency regulations, guidelines, and requirements related to grant administration.
§  Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
§  Knowledge of FTA Circular 5010.1D, Grants Management Requirements preferred.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information
  • Only qualified applicants will receive consideration.
  • Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661
Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

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Legislative Affairs Administrator

Summary of Duties
Reporting directly to the Legislative Affairs Officer, the Legislative Affairs Liaison performs the role of field liaison for Metra in areas of community and legislative outreach. Gathers and disseminates Metra's viewpoints and positions on transit and community issues to various elected officials. Proactively seeks out and develops strong relationships with key public and political stakeholders. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
§  Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Speech Communication or related discipline OR in lieu of degree, any combination of education and experience in legislative, regulatory, or policy capacity that equals four (4) years.
§  Seven (7) years of direct experience in the areas of public relations, client relations and liaison work with legislative leaders at the state level.
§  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access) with an emphasis in Excel and Word.
§  Must be able to work under pressure in a demanding environment and handle sensitive and confidential matters with legislative, governmental and corporate executives.
§  Effective verbal, written, and inter-personal skills to work with the Board of Directors, the media and/or other external groups and organizations.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information
  • Only qualified applicants will receive consideration.
  • Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661

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                                                                                                            Posting Period
                                                                                                            December 17 – January 2, 2013


Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Project Manager

Summary of Duties
Reporting directly to the DBE Senior Director, the DBE Project Manager oversees and manages research, analysis, planning, development and implementation of special projects for the Office of Business Diversity and Civil Rights. Provide project oversight (initiation, planning, design/development and management) and technical expertise with DBE and Title VI related issues, and establishing timelines. Manage project risks to proactively identify potential issues. Employ risk mitigation strategies to minimize impact. Coordinate process for post project review of policies and procedures employed with a view to improve future projects performance.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
§  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline, OR in lieu of degree, any combination of education and contract administration and/or project management experience that equals four (4) years.
§  In addition to #1, must have five (5) years of contract administration and progressive management experience.
§  Previous experience working with federal, state, and local agencies.
§  Project management certification is preferred.
§  Review requisitions/requirements for contracts and services to establish DBE participation goals.
§  Experience with audit reviews, methodology and practices.
§  Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and have math aptitude for statistical calculations..
§  Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra’s 6-county region.
§  Must possess and maintain a valid driver=s license.

All employees are responsible for performing their job safely and in accordance with the safety objectives, goals and program of the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.

Other Important Information
  • Only qualified applicants will receive consideration.
  • Selected candidates are subject to a physical examination/drug test and background check to verify information regarding education, employment, vehicle and criminal history.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.

If you are interested in applying for a position at Metra, please send your cover letter which must include the position title, your resume and salary history to:

E-mail:  jobs@metrarr.com

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra / 547 W. Jackson Blvd. / Chicago, IL  60661