Senior Construction Manager - Transit and Rail

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Job Summary

Lochner is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager (Transit/Rail) to join our Midwest Construction Engineering and Inspection team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your transit construction management experience on new and existing, rapid transit system and station projects.

Responsibilities

• Staff Administration: Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel including Lochner staff, sub-consultants and partners.
• Project Management: Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervision to resolve disputes and other project issues.
• Contract Review: Read and interpret complex contract plans and specifications and construction contract language.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor Contractor progress and compare with reviewed Progress Schedule.
• Communication: Review/coordinate and prepare responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals.
• Change Management: Proactively manage construction changes and claims and work with client to resolve.
• Meetings Leadership: Lead construction meetings with clients and contractors.
• Client Management: Manage client expectations, communications, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Budget Management: Manage Lochner’s budget, schedule and staffing.
• Mentorship: Mentor staff on CEI responsibilities and tasks.

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field or 15+ years of experience in construction management in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of construction management experience on transit, rail, road and bridge infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is required.
• Experience on rail and transit projects (Metra, CTA, NICTD, Amtrak, UP, CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern, etc.).
• Resident engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity for at least 5 years is desirable.
• Transit station experience is desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field or 15+ years of experience in construction management in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of construction management experience on transit, rail, road and bridge infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is required.
• Experience on rail and transit projects (Metra, CTA, NICTD, Amtrak, UP, CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern, etc.).
• Resident engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity for at least 5 years is desirable.
• Transit station experience is desirable.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

Benefits

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision, paid time off and flexible holiday program, company-paid disability (including paid maternity leave), life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with employer contribution, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care, paid family leave, retirement plan with employer match, flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible), wellness program for physical and mental health, and employee discounts. Additionally, Lochner offers paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lochner is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.