WSP Global - Chicago, IL
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Senior Transit & Rail Project Manager, ZEB/BRT at WSP USA will play a crucial role in transforming communities through the management of bus facility design and rehabilitation projects, focusing on zero emission and green technology upgrades. This position involves overseeing medium to large-scale projects, providing technical expertise, and supporting business development efforts while ensuring adherence to safety and ethical standards.
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical expert on bus facility design or rehabilitation including zero emission and green technology upgrades.
- Provide Project Management on medium to large-size projects, including contract negotiation and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
- Support larger projects as a Program Manager, Project Manager, Task Manager, or Project Architect.
- Aid local offices in pursuing or delivering bus facility projects nationally with technical expertise.
- Demonstrate skills through conference presentations and paper publication.
- Assist in growing the business by building relationships, writing marketing proposals, and providing business development support.
- Manage technical staff.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent.
- 12+ years of experience in bus maintenance facility design, transit stations/hubs, or equivalent.
- PE, PMP or RA certification.
- Experience working with Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, or Pace.
- Experience with public meetings and knowledge of City neighborhoods, community groups, and elected leadership.
- Demonstrated organizational and communications skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health and safety policies.
Nice-to-haves
- Direct experience with bus facility design and rehabilitation.
- Experience with BRT is a plus.
- Live in Chicago or metropolitan area.
- Experience with FTA Bus and Bus Facility Grant processes.
- Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline-specific deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan
