Director, Capital Delivery Construction

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.

To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering Capital Projects, the Director, Capital Delivery Construction manages a team of professionals that oversee large-scale bridge, track, station, parking lot, and railroad yard facilities construction projects.

The primary duties include :

• Supervise staff that manage all stages of capital construction projects from pre-construction to project closeout, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and coordination with contractors and building officials. Provide expert guidance on complex projects and develop management reports detailing the status of all ongoing construction projects.
• Develop and assess contract modifications and change orders, create and review independent cost estimates, manage construction project budgets, monitor expenses, resolve payment application disputes, analyze financial reports, prepare cash flow spreadsheets, and ensure projects are completed within budget constraints.
• Draft requests for proposals or letters of interest and qualifications to hire construction management services professionals, issue task orders, evaluate and score proposals, oversee the contracting process, and approve requisitions.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with contract documents, building codes, zoning regulations, National Environmental Policy Act regulations, safety standards, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association guidelines, and other legal requirements. Facilitate acquisition of necessary building permits, Office of Underground Coordination approvals, and other regulatory clearances.
• Establish quality benchmarks for construction work, conduct periodic job site inspections to ensure compliance with contract specifications, Federal Transit Administration Guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain quality standards. Serve as subject-matter expert advising the department on engineering and construction best practices.
• Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide / implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and / or termination procedures.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and / or termination procedures. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Position is required to visit ongoing construction project sites throughout Metra's 6-county region.
• May also need to travel outside the region to participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) or job-related seminars. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Preferred :

Metra is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.

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