Structure Maintenance Coordinator

Chicago Transit Authority•Chicago, IL

9h•$46 - $66

About The Position

Plans, supervises, and coordinates personnel and activities involved in structural maintenance, structure inspection, and construction projects. Plans, estimates costs for, and designs structural maintenance repair projects to ensure completion within scope, schedule, and budget. The position manages structural projects and oversees fabrication and construction activities; prepares structural analyses and repair documentation; participates in infrastructure inspections and audits; coordinates work with the CTA Steel Fabrication Shop; and supports the development and administration of departmental standards, policies, programs, and capital construction and maintenance initiatives. The role represents the Authority in meetings with consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and transit organizations. The position works in a general office environment and conducts field inspections and meetings within the Chicago Metropolitan area, with occasional travel outside the area. Site visits on or near CTA right-of-way may involve exposure to energized conductors, moving trains, open deck tracks, and other hazards. The position requires walking the CTA right-of-way for extended distances in varying weather conditions and climbing ladders without being affected by fear of heights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, plus eight years of experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of structures and facilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the position.
Must possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License.
Working knowledge of structural maintenance technical requirements and standards, including AREMA, AISC, and ACI.
Working knowledge of railroad and/or transit structure design and maintenance.
Working knowledge of structural engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
Working knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances as applied to transportation infrastructure, track structures, and facilities.
Research, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking skills to assess how changes may affect an entire project.
Intermediate skill using AutoCAD to create structural repair drawings, inspection documents, and permitting materials.
Intermediate skill using a personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.
Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict.
Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate moderately complex structural engineering problems and provide practical, cost-effective solutions.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to manage routine structural engineering projects.
Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, and use visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for computer keyboard work.
Ability to walk the CTA right-of-way for extended distances in various weather conditions and climb ladders without being affected by fear of heights.

Nice To Haves

Registered Illinois Professional Engineer or Registered Illinois Structural Engineer.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate structural maintenance projects, including planning, scheduling, permitting, budget analysis, cost estimating, design, and oversight of fabrication and construction.
Participate in Structural Maintenance staff activities and review work assignments to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and established standards.
Prepare structural design analyses, sketches, detailed drawings, cost estimates, and specifications for repairs to deteriorated structural elements on elevated structures, bridges, buildings, and related facilities.
Participate in inspections and repair audits to assess CTA infrastructure, including elevated track structures, tunnels, viaducts, and retaining walls; maintain current inspection records in the asset management database.
Coordinate with the CTA Steel Fabrication Shop on fabrication of structural components and repairs, and inspect and review stages of fabrication.
Assist the Senior Manager in developing and administering structure maintenance department standards and section policies, goals, and objectives.
Review structure maintenance drawings and specifications for Authority projects and outside construction projects that interface with CTA structures.
Assist in developing and administering CTA capital construction and maintenance programs for rail and bus systems and related facilities.
Represent the Authority at meetings with consultants, contractors, governmental agencies, and transit organizations.
Perform related duties as assigned.