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Program Manager - Transportation - Chicago, IL

Deputy Program Manager
AECOM
Chicago, IL

The Transportation Division of AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Deputy Program Manager for immediate employment in the Chicago, IL office. The Deputy Program Manager for Planning will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of all projects, studies, initiatives and deliverables assigned to the Planning group.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinate, advise and oversee the development, review and approval of conceptual designs and project master plans 
  • Manage the estimating department to develop conceptual estimates in support of the project master plans 
  • Collaborate with counterparts in Project Controls, Design Oversight and Construction oversight to ensure those respective inputs are accounted for in the conceptual scope, schedule, budget and logistics 
  • Facilitate a full transition for projects entering into the Design phase from Planning 
  • Assist the CTA Chief of Construction Financials and the Capital Development Department in developing and updating capital budget projections 
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree 
  • Minimum 10+ years of demonstrated experience in the conceptual development and definition of mass transit capital projects that includes rail facilities, bus facilities, maintenance facilities, right of way improvements, track and structure improvements, and station design 
  • Experience in the development of a strategic approach for improving existing facilities to a state of good repair and the development of the corresponding schedule and funding requirements 
  • Familiarity with federal, state and local funding opportunities and requirements 
  • Familiarity with federal, state and local environmental and historic restrictions as they pertain to the development of transit capital projects. Familiarity with the federal NEPA process 
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a team of architects, engineers, urban planners and systems specialists 
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with the client, coworkers, designers, and contractors 
  • Demonstrated ability to author reports, memos, letters, white papers, scopes for procurement, and other program management related documents 

Preferred Qualifications
Experience, at the program management level, working with major transit agencies to define the overall capital program, the project goals within the program and capital budgeting to fund the program

What We Offer

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow.

AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster.