Transit Project​/Program Manager

About Atlas Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project

Job Description We are seeking a Transit Project Program Manager with experience with complex transit construction projects The position requires safety and security certification with additional experience in transit maintenance operations and planning highly desirable The ideal candidate brings the depth of knowledge and judgment expected of a senior project manager and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the full project life cyclefrom initial scoping and planning through construction commissioning operations and long term maintenance of transit system infrastructure Proven success managing transit construction projects and programs within a highly regulated environment is essential This role focuses on delivering high quality transit projects and task orders primarily throughout the Chicagoland region and may extend to other areas of Atlas Eastern Region of the United State with significant engagement supporting key northeastern Illinois transit clients including the Regional Transportation Authority RTA Chicago Transit Authority CTA PACE Suburban Bus and METRA Commuter Rail System Core Responsibilities Project Program & Task Order Leadership Lead transit facility projects programs and task orders from planning through design construction operations and maintenance

Provide close coordination with the client subconsultants prime consultants contractors utility companies agency representatives and additional stakeholders as needed

Lead teams of internal staff and subconsultants to complete task orders and other assignments

Provide project management oversight ensuring full compliance with Federal state and local requirements including codes ordinances grants and agency policies

Coordinate monitor and document construction operations and maintenance activities aligned with client standards and regulations

Implement programs policies and standards that enhance system safety and performance

Conduct Safety and Security Certification and support State Safety Oversight to meet applicable federal and state requirements

Oversee multidisciplinary project teams ensuring strong technical direction quality management and risk mitigation

Manage task order project scope schedule budget contract adherence and delivery

Supportive Role in Market & Client Development Maintain and strengthen client relationships especially with RTA CTA PACE and METRA through consistent high quality project delivery

Assit in developing additional opportunities within existing contracts for new work orders contract extension and renewals

Participate in capture planning proposal development task order coordination and occasional client presentations

Provide insight into client needs operational challenges and opportunities to enhance service delivery

Support Office Sector Division and Regional leadership in meeting the needs of transit clients across Northeastern Illinois and Atlas national eastern region as needed

Technical Leadership & Regional Support Contribute to improvements in technical practices safety approaches and project delivery methods

May assist in the development of standards inspection procedures and training manuals to support a state of good repair

Mentor staff and support technical development across project teams

Youll thrive here if you have Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management with a strong focus on transit facility construction working with regional northeastern Illinois transit agencies Agencies may include but are not limited to the Regional Transportation Authority RTA Chicago Transportation Authority CTA PACE Suburban Bus and METRA Chicago Commuter Rail System Bachelors degree in construction management civil engineering transportation planning or a related field

Professional Engineering registration in the State of Illinois if applicable

Experience managing programs projects oversight assignments and task orders

Strong understanding of AREMA FRA FTA regulations safety certification and State Safety Oversight Experience developing operations and maintenance standards procedures and training materials

Demonstrated leadership and technical capability across the full project life cycle

Experience working with or supporting northeastern Illinois transit agencies is highly valued

Ability to collaborate effectively with regional management and multidisciplinary teams

Commitment to company values and an employee owned…