Director, Capital Delivery Construction

About the role

The Director, Capital Delivery Construction oversees large-scale construction projects managed by a team of professionals. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of engineering, construction principles, and practices, as well as strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff managing all stages of capital construction projects from pre-construction to project closeout, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and coordination with contractors and building officials.
• Provide expert guidance on complex projects and develop management reports detailing the status of all ongoing construction projects.
• Develop and assess contract modifications and change orders, create and review independent cost estimates, manage construction project budgets, monitor expenses, resolve payment application disputes, analyze financial reports, prepare cash flow spreadsheets, and ensure projects are completed within budget constraints.
• Draft requests for proposals or letters of interest and qualifications to hire construction management services professionals, issue task orders, evaluate and score proposals, oversee the contracting process, and approve requisitions.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with contract documents, building codes, zoning regulations, National Environmental Policy Act regulations, safety standards, American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association guidelines, and other legal requirements.
• Facilitate acquisition of necessary building permits, Office of Underground Coordination approvals, and other regulatory clearances.
• Establish quality benchmarks for construction work, conduct periodic job site inspections to ensure compliance with contract specifications, Federal Transit Administration Guidelines, and industry best practices. Implement corrective actions as needed to maintain quality standards.
• Serve as subject-matter-expert advising the department on engineering and construction best practices.
• Acknowledge and approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures.
• Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Position is required to visit ongoing construction project sites throughout Metra's 6-county region. May also need to travel outside the region to participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) or job-related seminars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, construction management, or a related field OR a combination of education and experience that equals four years in engineering, construction, or construction management.
• In addition to the above, must have ten years of engineering or construction experience that includes project management.
• Must have five years of direct supervisory experience that includes day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary and/or termination.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering construction principles, methods, and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials, techniques, and components of structures within railroad systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of project budgeting, scheduling, and management.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to direct the management of multiple complex projects.
• Ability to control project costs, schedules, and quality.
• Ability to establish processes and procedures that improve efficiencies.

Skills

• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra’s 6-county region.
• Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Benefits

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Pay

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Schedule

Position is required to visit ongoing construction project sites throughout Metra's 6-county region. May also need to travel outside the region to participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) or job-related seminars.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.