Transit-Rail Project Manager

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AECOM

Transit-Rail Project Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    AECOM is seeking a Transit-Rail Project Manager to join our Chicago office.

    This is an exceptional opportunity to lead transit/rail projects for our key clients in the Chicago region, with an emphasis on working for the CTA. Additional project opportunities would be expected with Metra and Amtrak. Qualified applicants will be able to demonstrate technical experience in heavy rail (HRT) track design. The objective of the position is to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to complete the design of transit rail, systems and station enhancements. . In addition, it is expected that the successful candidate in this position will closely collaborate with planning, civil/roadway, structural, and architectural design teams.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Serve as an engineering project manager for transit-rail design assignments with Chicago region clients
    • Lead track & civil design for major infrastructure projects
    • Guide and collaborate with other design disciplines
    • Be a visible leader and participate in engineering staff mentorship and development
    • Establish and/or maintain client relationships with Chicago area transit agencies
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    _ Minimum Requirements_ :

    • BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

    ** Preferred qualifications:**

    • BS in Civil Engineering or related field
    • PE license in Illinois (or ability to obtain)
    • 5+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in managing civil track design projects
    • Experience and familiarity working on CTA projects
    • Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads / OpenRoads / OpenRail
    • Working knowledge of design requirements for rail systems (e.g. traction power, catenary, signals).
    • Working knowledge of track structure design principles and special trackwork details
    • Ability to scope/estimate complex projects
    • Demonstrated leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction
    • Ability to work with various multi-disciplined teams is essential to this role

    Additional Information

    • AECOM is interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. (Current U.S. H1B work visa holders) Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
    • Occasional project site travel required.
    • Relocation is available for this role.

    About AECOM

    AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

    AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

    You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

    Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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