Senior Construction Program Manager
Ardmore Roderick
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- · Coordinate and communicate with client’s internal departments including, but not limited to, procurement, grants, permitting, accounting, and rail operations.
- · Assist procurement with bid forms, pre-bid conferences, and proposal evaluations as required.
- · Assist in scope development and cost estimates for procuring Construction Management services through a Task Order process.
- · Monitor the work of CM firms for compliance with their scope of work, budget, technical issues, safety, and other project related requirements.
- · Provide direction to Capital Delivery construction PMs in the review and enforcement of contract documents, project schedules and budgets.
- · Direct, manage, and coordinate the Program team overseeing construction projects to verify that all design and field construction issues are addressed, resolved, and documented in a timely manner.
- · Monitor the monthly updates of the Master Program schedule for all active construction projects and construction management activities.
- · Monitor through PM/CMs that minutes of progress meetings are recorded and distributed to all respective parties and report on contract status.
- · Coordinate and review contractor requests for change orders and prepare contract change notices with all justification documentation.
- · Communicate and implement Program safety rules, policies, and procedures; maintain accountability for the safety performance of all subordinate employees.
- · BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- · 10 Years supervisory experience managing multiple, large-scale complex projects simultaneously.
- · Extensive practitioner experience working for a general contractor and/or construction management consultant.
- · Demonstrated construction experience in a railroad environment.
- · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight constraints.
- · Must possess strategic and tactical skills required for planning and executing complex projects.
- · Strong, results-driven leadership is required, encompassing effective oral and written communication, motivation, and team building/team performance skills.
- · Must have the ability to coordinate efforts with other technical disciplines and have knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and estimating.
- · Strong Safety and Quality Focus.
- · Demonstrated experience in using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) sufficient to prepare effective business analyses and presentations.
- · Experience with web-based documentation management systems.
- · Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- · Valid driver’s license
- · Considerable experience in general contracting environment and/or construction management of multiple construction projects and / or programs in an active railroad environment.
- · Licensed as Professional Engineer or Architect.
- · Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- · Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Work environment:
- · Combination of office and field environment.
- · Position must be available to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions, 24/7.