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Metra Commuter Rail · 3 days ago

Project Mgr Environmental Comp

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Metra Commuter Rail is one of the largest commuter rail systems in North America, dedicated to providing safe and efficient transit services. The Project Manager for Environmental Compliance will oversee environmental services contracts, manage project budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate environmental planning and safety objectives.

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Responsibilities

Provide complex administrative support for environmental services contracts; develop cost estimates, contract specifications, and establish scope of services for Request for Proposals (RFPs); oversee vendor activities; review proposals, approve invoices, and ensure entry into TRAX system to track work orders; manage project within approved budget; monitor efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and recommend improvements

Manage investigations and remedial activities as applicable; ensure field work is performed in accordance with agency and government safety rules and regulations; generate reports, review and approve correspondence, and ensure project updates are distributed appropriately

Conduct field inspections and audits to assess regulatory compliance; identify and report issues; and advise engineering and construction staff of any environmental and safety regulations deficiencies

Manage and coordinate environmental planning, research, and analysis of proposed projects and plans in support of emergency response activities related to hazardous releases or spills; coordinate strategies with staff, departments, and contractors throughout various stages of planning and implementation

Review plans for new engineering and construction projects to assess compliance with federal and state regulations and recommend changes as needed

Coordinate team’s day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor

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

Be able to wear a half face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualification

Environmental complianceRegulatory complianceProject managementContract managementField inspectionsSafety regulationsHazardous materialsTeam coordinationAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

8 years or more of required experience

Provide complex administrative support for environmental services contracts

Develop cost estimates, contract specifications, and establish scope of services for Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Oversee vendor activities

Review proposals, approve invoices, and ensure entry into TRAX system to track work orders

Manage project within approved budget

Monitor efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and recommend improvements

Manage investigations and remedial activities as applicable

Ensure field work is performed in accordance with agency and government safety rules and regulations

Generate reports, review and approve correspondence, and ensure project updates are distributed appropriately

Conduct field inspections and audits to assess regulatory compliance

Identify and report issues

Advise engineering and construction staff of any environmental and safety regulations deficiencies

Manage and coordinate environmental planning, research, and analysis of proposed projects and plans in support of emergency response activities related to hazardous releases or spills

Coordinate strategies with staff, departments, and contractors throughout various stages of planning and implementation

Review plans for new engineering and construction projects to assess compliance with federal and state regulations and recommend changes as needed

Coordinate team's day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training

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

Be able to wear a half face respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Company

Metra Commuter Rail

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Metra is more than just a rail system. We are a team of professionals who help connect our community members to the people and places that matter most.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees