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Metra Commuter Rail · 1 day ago

Sr Project Manager, Telecom

Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Metra Commuter Rail is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving various counties in Northeastern Illinois. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager in Telecommunications to manage the full life cycle of assigned projects, ensuring budgets, timelines, and scope are met while collaborating with various teams to maintain system functionality.

ComputerInformation TechnologyTransportation

Responsibilities

Work with subject matter experts; maintain project files to include preparation of project budgets; cost estimates, specifications, scope, standard procedures, policies, schedules, and staffing plans for assigned projects to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness to meet the agency's goals

Monitor and coordinate the performance of the project team; ensure scope of work, schedule, and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the contract; identify potential project risk and recommend solutions to mitigate project improvements

Prepare presentations; reports; and ensure projects are compliance with contract specifications, engineering best practices, quality, and safety standards

Assign tasks and provide guidance and training to team members as needed

Collaborate with the contract administration team to review contract specifications and bid documents

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

Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment

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

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

Qualification

TelecommunicationsProject ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementSafety ComplianceCollaboration

Required

8 years or more of required experience in project management

Experience managing the full life cycle of assigned projects including overseeing budgets, estimates, scope, timelines, staffing, and scheduling

Ability to ensure budgetary requirements are being met in accordance with the contract

Experience collaborating with cybersecurity, operations, IT/OT teams, and vendors

Ability to maintain project files including preparation of project budgets, cost estimates, specifications, scope, standard procedures, policies, schedules, and staffing plans

Experience monitoring and coordinating the performance of the project team

Ability to ensure scope of work, schedule, and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the contract

Experience identifying potential project risks and recommending solutions

Ability to prepare presentations and reports

Experience ensuring projects are compliant with contract specifications, engineering best practices, quality, and safety standards

Ability to assign tasks and provide guidance and training to team members

Experience collaborating with the contract administration team to review contract specifications and bid documents

Ability to coordinate team's day-to-day activities and monitor performance

Experience promoting safe work practices and maintaining a safe work environment

Ability to work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow

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