Who: Chicago Transit Authority
What: This Senior Project Manager, Planning position will be the lead on the Red Line Extension project. Ideally, we would like someone that can engage in the worlds of planning, engineering and policy and can manage multiple aspects of a major capital project in the planning/preliminary engineering stage, overseeing a large program management (staff extension) contract. This person would have primary responsibility for project execution, including meeting federal (FTA) grant requirements, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements and generally keeping the project on track. Someone who understands and can be mindful of the dynamics of Chicago geography, including historic investment patterns and impacts of segregation, would be particularly well-suited.
Under direction, supports the development of comprehensive transportation plans that serve as a guide for future transportation projects and development of long-term goals and strategic objectives for CTA. Works with other Planning staff and other departments/agencies as needed in the oversight and execution of planning and project activities pertaining to capital investments, rail system improvements, and transit-focused urban planning and public policy strategies and defines the scope of work for projects of considerable complexity. Manages projects from conceptual planning through completion in conjunction with various Authority staff and departments to ensure projects meet Authority goals and objectives.
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Multiple Openings at California High Speed Rail, WSP USA
WSP is leading the Rail Delivery Partner team in delivering High Speed Rail in California and is in the process of hiring personnel for a range of disciplines. The California High-Speed Rail program will connect the mega-regions of the state, contribute to economic development and a cleaner environment, create jobs and preserve agricultural and protected lands. By 2029, the system will run from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour. The system will also extend to Sacramento and San Diego, totaling 800 miles with up to 24 stations.
This is an opportunity to work on the first ever high-speed rail program in the U.S. while growing your career on a groundbreaking project. To explore the many opportunities we have available please visit: http://search0.smartsearchonline.com/pb/jobs/railjobs.asp?epslanguage=en
WSP is a global professional services firm delivering infrastructure solutions. Additional opportunities across the United States can be found at:https://www.wsp.com/en-US/careers
Program Analyst - IDOT (Chicago) (Closes 8/20)
Who: Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Project Implementation, Chicago
What: This position is responsible for ongoing assistance to the State Safety Oversight Section by synthesizing information, conducting research, and developing safety performance indicators in rail transit safety activities, as well as performing inspections, audits, assessments, and studies as necessary.
The incumbent supports all aspects of the State Safety Oversight (SSO) Section. The incumbent conducts complex technical and analytical research, special audits and investigations, as well as technical studies and recommends alternatives on a broad range of issues involving safety oversight for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. The incumbent will make recommendations using the development of performance measures to improve rail transit safety, consistent with the principles of Safety Management Systems. This position prepares written and oral reports and briefings for department management on a wide range of highly complex issues related to rail transit safety oversight. The position will also ensure compliance with federal requirements for financial management and reporting.
What: This position is responsible for ongoing assistance to the State Safety Oversight Section by synthesizing information, conducting research, and developing safety performance indicators in rail transit safety activities, as well as performing inspections, audits, assessments, and studies as necessary.
The incumbent supports all aspects of the State Safety Oversight (SSO) Section. The incumbent conducts complex technical and analytical research, special audits and investigations, as well as technical studies and recommends alternatives on a broad range of issues involving safety oversight for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems. The incumbent will make recommendations using the development of performance measures to improve rail transit safety, consistent with the principles of Safety Management Systems. This position prepares written and oral reports and briefings for department management on a wide range of highly complex issues related to rail transit safety oversight. The position will also ensure compliance with federal requirements for financial management and reporting.
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