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Transit Project/Program Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

... Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), PACE Suburban Bus, and METRA Commuter Rail System. Core ... Responsibilities Project, Program & Task Order Leadership: * Lead transit facility projects ...

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Materials Coordinator M/F

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

... the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th ...

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Architect Coordinator

Chicago, IL • On-site

Chicago Transit Authority
Urban Transit Systems • 10K+ employees

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$48.91 - $69.88/hr

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Posted 13 days ago

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$48.91 - $69.88

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates the activities of personnel involved in designing and overseeing facility and capital construction projects within Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Collaborates with Capital Improvements, Facilities Maintenance, Construction Project Management, and other departments as well as consultants to develop and maintain CTA facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

           Performs project management duties. Duties include: initiating scope of project, preparing documents relating to capital budget, material estimates, purchase requisitions, and conducting regular progress meetings.

           Verifies project designs are compliant to CTA specifications and Chicago Department of Building Code.

           Acts in a liaison capacity and serves as technical representative between municipal agencies, contractors, consultants and other entities in regards to Architectural matters.

           Coordinates, schedules, and conducts field inspections relative to associated design projects, checking for completeness and compliance to Authority standards.

           Conducts informal teaching/training classes for Architects, Engineers and Draftsmen.

           Works in conjunction with engineers and government organizations to oversee the design of projects.

           Prepares comprehensive reports relating to the findings of inspections and investigations.

           Develops and reviews specifications, standards, and construction drawings for the Authority's capital and maintenance projects.

           Prepares and reviews sketches, drawings, cost estimates, specifications and technical reports.

           Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

           Architect I

           Architect II

           Architect III

           Architect IV

CHALLENGES

           Handling multiple priorities, duties, jobs/projects, and responsibilities.

           Effectively communicating issues related to construction to proper departments and personnel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

           Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field with eight years of experience as an architect, or a combination of education and experience relating to this position.

           Master's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field preferred.

           Registered Architect or Professional Engineer preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

           Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer keyboards.

           Must be able to traverse elevated catwalks and climb ladders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

           Advanced knowledge of architectural engineering theories, principles, practices, and procedures.

           Advanced knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

           Strong verbal and written communication skills.

           Strong administrative and organizational skills.

           Ability to prepare detailed and concise analytical reports.

           Ability to prepare and evaluate construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and related documents.

WORKING CONDITIONS

           General office environment

           Travels within the Chicago Metropolitan area when conducting field inspections and meetings.

           Subject to various weather conditions when travelling to and from locations.

           Occasionally exposed to standard construction site hazards.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

           Standard office equipment.

           Personal computer and related software (i.e., CADD, Microsoft Excel, etc.)

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