Program Manager - Coordinated Construction Project Control Services - Chicago, IL

Deputy Program Manager for Planning
Coordinated Construction Project Control Services

Chicago, IL
WBE Certified Engineering/Construction Consultant specializing in CPM Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Change Order Analysis, Program/Project Management, and Owner Representative Services

Coordinated Construction Project Control Services has a Deputy Program Manager for Planning position open. This position will work in the offices of a large public agency in a large capital improvement program. The position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of all projects, studies, initiatives and deliverables assigned to the Planning group. The Planning Lead will coordinate, advise and oversee the development, review and approval of conceptual designs and project master plans. The Deputy Program Manager of Planning will also 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; work with the Deputy Program Manager for Design Oversight to 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.

NOTES: Salary commensurate with experience.

The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 10 years minimum experience, preferably 15; experience at the program management level, working with major transit agencies to define the overall capital program, and the project goals with the program and capital budgeting to fund the program.

The candidate will have:

• 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 (National Environmental Policy Act) 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.
• Candidate must have strong oral communication and presentation skills.
• Required experience: Program Management: 10 years

B.S. in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is required. Any successful applicant must be legally able to reside and work in the United States at the time of employment. Foreign worker sponsorship will not be offered. The successful applicant must have a complete and thorough knowledge and fluency of the English language (both written and spoken). If the successful applicant graduated from a university outside the United States, applicant must be prepared to submit certified proof their degree is equivalent to that awarded in the United States. Such applicants should provide certified accreditation(s) from a reputable agency within the United States. The job is located in downtown Chicago, IL. No relocation assistance will be provided with this position. Local candidates are preferred.