Senior Transit & Rail Construction Leader

STV, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society/ass

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to lead our Transit & Rail Construction Management practice in Chicago. You will oversee major transit and rail projects, act as a trusted advisor to clients and contractors, and mentor diverse project teams.

The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, guiding project outcomes, and contributing to STV's regional growth. Strong leadership, communication, and industry knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in resident engineering and/or construction management, focused on transit and rail projects.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of contracts, project controls, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, pursuits, and client engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling software, including Oracle Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, contractors, designers, and project stakeholders.
• Lead the delivery of transit and rail construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including field inspectors, office engineers, safety managers, quality managers, project controls specialists, and subconsultants.
• Facilitate construction meetings and provide leadership in resolving project challenges.
• Coordinate project staffing and team assignments in partnership with Construction Management department leadership.
• Promote and enforce safety standards in accordance with client and industry requirements.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Conduct site visits, review inspection reports, and provide guidance to project teams.
• Evaluate contractor schedules and monitor compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee project management activities in alignment with STV and client expectations.
• Manage contract administration, including change orders, invoicing, and project documentation.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed and provide quality-related training to project staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Participate in project pursuits, proposal development, teaming strategies, and market growth initiatives within the transit and rail sector.

Skills

Resident engineering

Construction management

Team mentoring

Client relationship

Project controls

Education

PE license (Illinois)

CCM certification

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle Primavera P6

Job description

STV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to lead our Transit & Rail Construction Management practice in Chicago. You will oversee major transit and rail projects, act as a trusted advisor to clients and contractors, and mentor diverse project teams.

The role emphasizes building strong client relationships, guiding project outcomes, and contributing to STV's regional growth. Strong leadership, communication, and industry knowledge are essential.