Capital Construction Delivery Director

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 116 000 - 174 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Metra Commuter Rail is seeking a Director of Capital Delivery Construction in the Chicago area to lead multiple large-scale bridge, track, and station projects. You will supervise a multi-disciplinary team, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across complex capital programs.

The role requires extensive experience in engineering/construction management, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across departments and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and

Qualificações

• 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.
• Ten years of engineering or construction experience that includes project management.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee large-scale bridge, track, station, parking lot, and railroad yard facilities construction projects.
• Supervise staff across pre-construction to closeout phases, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor coordination.
• Develop and review cost estimates, manage budgets, and monitor expenses.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead procurement, contract modifications, and change orders.
• Provide expert guidance on engineering and construction best practices.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Metra Commuter Rail is seeking a Director of Capital Delivery Construction in the Chicago area to lead multiple large-scale bridge, track, and station projects. You will supervise a multi-disciplinary team, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across complex capital programs.

The role requires extensive experience in engineering/construction management, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate across departments and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and