Facilities Projects Coordinator — Construction & Compliance

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a Facilities Project Coordinator to support the implementation of small- to medium-scale Authority facilities and right-of-way construction projects. You will provide coordination and administrative support for project agreements, scopes of work, documentation, scheduling, accountability, and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus experience in project planning or scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in project planning, contract controls, or scheduling preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• CTA Rail Safety Training certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assists management on assigned projects.
• Coordinates adherence to contract policies and procedures by construction staff.
• Develops project schedules and coordinates delivery of contract deliverables from outside consultants.
• Monitors consultant hours for budgeting and invoicing; verifies reporting hours.
• Prepares contract documents for new construction and design/construction management contracts, including CTA procedures.
• Tracks project KPIs and performance metrics; coordinates reports on financial status of contracts.
• Coordinate procurement processes including bid documentation and contractor/vendor coordination.
• Performs field inspections of construction sites and ensures safety standards compliance.
• May coordinate small-scale projects or perform limited project management during absences of a Project Manager.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Contract administration

Budget management

Reading construction specifications

Project coordination

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

E-builder

Job description

Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a Facilities Project Coordinator to support the implementation of small- to medium-scale Authority facilities and right-of-way construction projects. You will provide coordination and administrative support for project agreements, scopes of work, documentation, scheduling, accountability, and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus experience in project planning or scheduling.