Amtrak · 20 hours ago
Sr Mgr Station Design and Architecture - 90351906 - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $176K/yr
9+ years expAmtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the country with a focus on safety and employee impact. The Senior Manager Station Design will act as an architectural design expert overseeing design projects for the Chicago Hub Improvement Program at Chicago Union Station, ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and provide direction for all technical matters as design progresses from concept through delivery on multiple projects in parallel
Ensure project compliance with Amtrak standards and guidelines and all applicable federal/state/regional regulatory agency requirements. Ensure alignment with project scope and limitations
Work with project delivery teams to oversee design consultants and contractors
Engage with internal and external stakeholders (including customer service, operations, planning, real estate, engineering, transportation, local and state agencies, FRA, FTA and other partners as required) to determine project needs and priorities – while understanding budget and schedule restraints
Review, analyze and report on all project documents, including proposals, reports, schedules, estimates, value engineering proposals, etc
Analyze issues, perform research and develop white papers/reports to communicate design strategies, address project issues, issue directives to consultants, project teams, or stakeholders, etc
Provide mentorship and delegate experience-appropriate tasks to direct and indirect reports
Prioritize safety and security, operations, resiliency and customer experience
Identify, document, and implement Amtrak’s requirements into projects. Mitigate disagreement through research, partnering and consensus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
9-12 years of relevant experience preferred
Professional licensed to practice architecture
Thorough knowledge of building design procedures, building M/E/P/FP systems, building materials and systems, construction procedures and detailing
Proficiency with the design and delivery process from inception through closeout
Demonstrated expertise in delivering solutions which integrate the most up-to-date codes and standards into major transportation hubs
Demonstrated experience with complex building design and construction. Familiar with all building systems and system integration
Working knowledge of specialties impacting design, such as SHPO, NEPA, TVRA and resiliency standards, etc
Candidates shall have experience on all phases of multiple discipline projects and various contracting strategies including DBB, DB, PDB and CMAR
The incumbent shall be capable of building rapport through the utilization of graphic, verbal, written, and other forms of communication
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and engage with array of complex stakeholders
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, as well as the ability to be trained and become familiar with Amtrak's requirements, systems, and software
Preferred
Experience working with federally funded projects, or public agencies
Previous railroad projects including stations, facilities, and properties
Understanding of railroad business functions, operations, and design and construction processes
Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
Experience with developing projects in the City of Chicago
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision plans
Health savings accounts
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan with employer match
Life insurance
Short and long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Back-up care
Adoption assistance
Surrogacy assistance
Reimbursement of education expenses
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
Rail pass privileges
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
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