Senior Architect — Station & Parking Project Leader

Metra Commuter Rail; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Metra Commuter Rail seeks a Senior Architect to lead design efforts for station and parking facility projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence. You will oversee complex projects and coordinate with in-house staff and consultants.

The role requires strong architectural and project management skills, with experience in codes, NEPA/Section 106, and contract administration, and a willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil design.
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Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and review architectural plans for compliance with guidelines and codes.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Prepare budgets, scopes of work, and schedules with consultants and staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Contract administration

Code compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Architectural design review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

Power BI

CAD

BIM

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

Metra Commuter Rail seeks a Senior Architect to lead design efforts for station and parking facility projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence. You will oversee complex projects and coordinate with in-house staff and consultants.

The role requires strong architectural and project management skills, with experience in codes, NEPA/Section 106, and contract administration, and a willingness to travel within the region.