Location: Columbus,OH, USA
Jacobs is seeking a Senior Rail Program Manager to lead and manage all services provided by the Program Management team in the implementation of inter-city rail and transit capital programs in Chicago, Illinois.
In this key role, you will be responsible for:
• Advising the client and making recommendations on how to effectively and efficiently deliver the client's capital programs.
• Administering contracts, meeting client requirements, regulatory agency criteria, and company commitments, especially for transit projects including rail and buses.
• Serving as the client's representative, providing oversight, guidance, and direction for the program teams including subconsultants and subcontractors.
• Providing oversight for the client's planning, design, and construction phases as well as managing the project controls and administration.
• Assisting the client in obtaining required program funding and with the grant application process.
• Preparing summary reports on program and project schedules and budgets, and present to the client and their stakeholders.
• Advising the client on market trends that could adversely impact their capital programs; predict future trends accordingly.
• Collaborating with Jacobs' Global Technology Leader for Transit and Rail, Track and Civil Engineering, and other related Subject Matter Experts on global opportunities, staffing needs, and business development activities.
• Supporting and engaging with Jacobs' Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates to maximize design, digital technology, and support capabilities.
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• Minimum of 15 years of senior-level project/program management experience in inter-city rail and transit programs valued over $500M.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (IL preferred).
• Professional experience as a Project or Program Manager with rail and transit projects.
• Experience in rail and rail systems design or design oversight.
• Knowledge and experience in procurement and alternative delivery approaches.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and managing large teams of individuals and subconsultants.
• Experience with managing rail and transit engineering and/or planning programs and projects.
• Knowledge of and experience with Federal and State transportation regulations and programs including FRA, FTA, and FHWA.
• Demonstrated skills in engineering knowledge, leadership, planning, teamwork, decision making, judgement and problem solving.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong technical and procedural writing skills, along with professional verbal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of contract elements and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Strong market, marketing, and technical knowledge relevant to rail and transit within the US.
• Willingness to travel throughout the United States.
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