Transit Oversight PM for CTA Projects (Hybrid, Chicago)

Gannett Fleming; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness & benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Gannett Fleming is seeking a CTA Oversight Project Manager in the Chicago area for a hybrid role with onsite client work in downtown Chicago on Tue–Thu. You will manage transit projects, lead cross‑disciplinary teams, and ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

The role emphasizes quality and coordination across departments to deliver enhanced rail and transit outcomes. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or construction management, 10+ years in transit project delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 10 years in transit project delivery or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing delivery of transit projects from inception to closeout.
• Capture and document project scope across multiple disciplines.
• Develop consultant task orders for design and CM services.
• Provide procurement support and front-end documents.
• Monitor schedules and cost against contracts and budgets.
• Lead meetings and coordinate across departments to gain consensus.
• Ensure quality procedures and ISO 9001 alignment.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Public transit knowledge

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Gannett Fleming is seeking a CTA Oversight Project Manager in the Chicago area for a hybrid role with onsite client work in downtown Chicago on Tue–Thu. You will manage transit projects, lead cross‑disciplinary teams, and ensure scope, schedule, and budget alignment.

The role emphasizes quality and coordination across departments to deliver enhanced rail and transit outcomes. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering or construction management, 10+ years in transit project delivery,