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Develops work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications for projects. Oversees the work of both internal and external construction management groups. Monitors work for compliance with schedule budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements, as well as contract provisions. Reviews contract documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations and negotiations with consultants and contractors.\nSALARY\n$170,745.22\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nUnder general direction, manages major rail and facility construction projects through subordinate management staff. Develops work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and specifications for projects. Oversees the work of both internal and external construction management groups. Monitors work for compliance with schedule budget, technical, safety, and legal requirements, as well as contract provisions. Reviews contract documents and assists with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, proposal evaluations and recommendations and negotiations with consultants and contractors.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES\nParticipates in the planning, scope development, design, direction and construction administration of the Capital Construction department’s programs, policies, goals and objectives, as directed by the Vice President, Capital Construction.\nManages and implements the development of programs, construction methodologies, operations and activities of the construction section with an emphasis on major capital construction projects focusing on efficiencies and safety.\nPrepares and presents operating/capital improvement budgets while participating in the planning and development of the duties and responsibilities of personnel that are assigned to projects.\noPrepares statements of work, objectives, performance standards and reviews.\noPerforms monitoring of improved work procedures and methods.\nManages and coordinates programs, procedures and methods that are used to monitor, evaluate and document construction activities.\noDevelops and maintains Master Project Plan Schedules.\noPerforms field inspections and regularly monitors construction standards to ensure that compliance with quality, specifications, schedule and other construction related performance criteria are being adhered to, including contract provisions.\noManages execution of projects for successful completion within intended time-frames.\nInitiates, reviews and approves field memos, bulletins, proceed orders, change orders and invoices while overseeing the preparation and maintenance of status reports, estimates, schedules and correspondence for construction projects.\noDirects the process of reviewing and approving contract changes to contractor and consultant contracts.\noReviews contract change cost estimates, affects on contract schedules and justification for change.\nMeets with and provides direction to the consultants who are involved in the construction administration responsibilities to the RTA, IDOT and FTA.\noMeets with various construction contractors, consultants and representatives from other governmental regulatory and funding agencies, utility representatives and various levels of Authority personnel, necessary in the administration of construction activities and project completion.\nCoordinates and provides resolutions to issues between the Authority, contractors, consultants, utility representatives, regulatory/funding agencies and others regarding construction and construction related activities.\nMeets regularly with management personnel throughout the Authority to ensure that programs and plans are effectively coordinated.Produces weekly reports to VP, Capitol Construction.\nConsistently reviews the departmental staff performance and develops strategies for maintaining staff knowledge skill sets consistent with current industry standards. Reviews and approves all personnel actions initiated by section supervisory personnel, such as promotions, corrective action, etc.Administers corrective action when necessary.\nOversees construction and consultant contract budgets, recommends staffing plans of construction management personnel, and evaluates and monitors the work of assigned projects to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.\noPerforms written evaluations of contractors and consultants in order to ensure that performance is in compliance with the standards established by the Authority.\noResponsible for reviewing and approving contractor monthly pay requests, weekly work time recording and construction consultant monthly invoices.\noProvides contract verbiage to be used in construction and construction management contracts.\nHires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff.Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.\nPerforms related duties as assigned.\nMANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES\nReporting to this position are the following jobs:\nJob Title\nManagers (various)\nProject Manager/Coordinators (various)\nProject Specialist (various)\nCHALLENGES\nIdentify problems, recommended cost effective solutions, mediate and negotiate construction contract terms to ensure that both external and internal customer’s requirements are satisfied.\nMonitor major, multiple contracts while keeping them on schedule and within budget while accommodating any unforeseen changes in the contract budget, schedule and conditions.\nMaintain accurate information and statistical information to prepare comprehensible reports and correspondence.\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering or Architecture, or a degree in Law or Business with approximately ten (10) years experience in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.\nProfessional registration as an engineer or architect is preferable.\nValid Illinois Driver’s License.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nMay be required to wear restrictive personal protective equipment.\nRequires remaining in a stationary position for exten0ded periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.\nService Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nDetailed knowledge of general engineering and architecture principles relative to transit infrastructure.\nDetailed knowledge of project management principles including planning, design and construction management.\nDetailed knowledge of project budget and schedule management including the Critical Path Method (CPM) of schedule analysis.\nWorking knowledge of the practices, principles, and methods of financial reporting.\nWorking knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding transit infrastructure.\nWorking knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to transit infrastructure and operations.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong project management and organizational skills.\nStrong critical thinking skills.\nStrong negotiation and conflict management skills.\nGood interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups and/or organizations. General knowledge in the principles of leadership, team building, motivation and conflict resolution.\nStrong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to plan, review, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate managers and execute large scale and/or multiple projects.\nAbility to develop and implement work plans for assigned projects.\nAbility to effectively and analytically solve problems.\nAbility to delegate tasks effectively.\nAbility to adapt well to change.\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nUsual office working conditions.Required to make field visits to construction sites to observe construction practices and progress.\nRequired to carry an agency issued cellular phone.\nSubject to varied weather conditions that include extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, ice, etc., when working outdoors.\nMay work at extreme heights, near electrified third rail, and in subway tunnels with limited clearance, visibility, etc.\nOn call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\nThis position is considered a \"C-List\" position under the “Revolving Door” prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow. Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.\nEQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED\nStandard office equipment\nPersonal computer and computer systems including Microsoft Office.\nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES\nParticipates in the planning, scope development, design, direction and construction administration of the Capital Construction department’s programs, policies, goals and objectives, as directed by the Vice President, Capital Construction.\nManages and implements the development of programs, construction methodologies, operations and activities of the construction section with an emphasis on major capital construction projects focusing on efficiencies and safety.\nPrepares and presents operating/capital improvement budgets while participating in the planning and development of the duties and responsibilities of personnel that are assigned to projects.\noPrepares statements of work, objectives, performance standards and reviews.\noPerforms monitoring of improved work procedures and methods.\nManages and coordinates programs, procedures and methods that are used to monitor, evaluate and document construction activities.\noDevelops and maintains Master Project Plan Schedules.\noPerforms field inspections and regularly monitors construction standards to ensure that compliance with quality, specifications, schedule and other construction related performance criteria are being adhered to, including contract provisions.\noManages execution of projects for successful completion within intended time-frames.\nInitiates, reviews and approves field memos, bulletins, proceed orders, change orders and invoices while overseeing the preparation and maintenance of status reports, estimates, schedules and correspondence for construction projects.\noDirects the process of reviewing and approving contract changes to contractor and consultant contracts.\noReviews contract change cost estimates, affects on contract schedules and justification for change.\nMeets with and provides direction to the consultants who are involved in the construction administration responsibilities to the RTA, IDOT and FTA.\noMeets with various construction contractors, consultants and representatives from other governmental regulatory and funding agencies, utility representatives and various levels of Authority personnel, necessary in the administration of construction activities and project completion.\nCoordinates and provides resolutions to issues between the Authority, contractors, consultants, utility representatives, regulatory/funding agencies and others regarding construction and construction related activities.\nMeets regularly with management personnel throughout the Authority to ensure that programs and plans are effectively coordinated.Produces weekly reports to VP, Capitol Construction.\nConsistently reviews the departmental staff performance and develops strategies for maintaining staff knowledge skill sets consistent with current industry standards. 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