Project Manager I - Lisle, United States - Lochner

Description

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Lisle, IL

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Rail & Transit

Expectations

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.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner's purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word - it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner - learn more about us

As a Rail & Transit Project Manager your primary responsibility is to lead a team in the successful delivery of assigned projects. Experience in managing multiple projects, subconsultants, contract administration, pay application review, scheduling, estimating, and overall project management is required. We are seeking a goal driven individual with the desire to grow their career in project and program management.

Your impact:

• Perform both in the office and in the field on contract administration duties including plan development, contract management, constructability reviews, budget management, record keeping, change negotiations, quality, resource management, and project documentation.
• The ability to identify and manage safety and quality performance per assigned tasks.
• Responsible for contact and relationship development with clients, partners, and contractors.
• Manage and deliver successful projects by monitoring field progress, contractor's compliance with the contract, developing and leading a team of professionals.
• Assist supervisors and employees with time management and short-term workload planning.
• Sustain and enhance technical expertise in the areas of Project Management and Construction Services.
• Ability to analyze contracts, plans and specification and make decisions for clients about how to proceed with project issues.
• Understanding of Chicago/Midwest transit and transportation markets and ability to identify potential opportunities.
• Thorough understanding Quality Control and Assurance responsibilities.

Who you are:

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited college.
• 10 plus years of transit. municipal or transportation engineering experience and construction management experience.
• Must understand contracts, plans, special provisions, and documents as related to transit construction and have a functional understanding and ability to learn contract administration and project management software.
• 8 or more years of experience with knowledge of material properties, DOT specifications and contract administration practices, prior design/build experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess valid drivers' license.

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Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

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 (includes paid Maternity Leave), and 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
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides 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.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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