Lead Transit Design Oversight Manager (Hybrid)

Program Management & Control Services (PMCS); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee profit-sharing program

Job summary

Program Management & Control Services (PMCS) is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting firm serving major rail and transit projects. This Design Oversight Manager role supports a long-term, $5B+ capital program for a top transit agency in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will guide design staff, coordinate with CTA operations, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements while fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of design manager/PM experience on transit/rail projects.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and coordination of engineering design activities for major transit projects.
• Coordinate with CTA design staff on scope, effort, and contract administration.
• Review design drawings and documents at milestones for constructability and impacts.
• Mentor design staff consultants and interface with capital program teams.
• Assist in budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.

Skills

CTA projects experience

Public transit design oversight

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract administration

Illinois PE license

MS Office / Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Program Management & Control Services (PMCS) is a growing multi-disciplinary consulting firm serving major rail and transit projects. This Design Oversight Manager role supports a long-term, $5B+ capital program for a top transit agency in Chicago.

The ideal candidate will guide design staff, coordinate with CTA operations, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements while fostering collaboration across disciplines.