Sr. Construction Manager Rail and Transit Lead

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

Your Impact:

Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel including Lochner staff, sub-consultants and partners

Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervision to resolve disputes and other project issues

Read and interpret complex contract plans and specifications

Read and interpret construction contract language

Monitor Contractor progress and compare with reviewed Progress Schedule

Review/coordinate and prepare responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals

Proactively manage construction changes and claims and work with client to resolve

Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors

Manage client expectations and coordinate with stakeholders

Work with client and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule

Manage Lochner's budget, schedule and staffing

Maintain client communications and relationships

Mentor staff on CEI responsibilities and tasks

Track opportunities for assigned office and assure pursuit team compliance with client management, pre-positioning, go/no-go, and pursuit strategy best practices and company guidelines

Coordinate with Marketing Manager and Area Manager to make effective go/no go decisions.

Maintain key client and teaming partner relationships, playing a key role in developing strategic teaming partnerships and subsequent agreements

Schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with PMs and others (President, SVPO, AM or other staff) as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with SVPO/AM and Marketing Manager concerning new marketing direction or problems with meeting marketing goals or strategic initiatives

Other duties as assigned Who you are:

BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Professional Engineer License (PE) in the State of Illinois and the State of Indiana or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Experience in transit station construction.

10+ years of construction management experience on transit, road and bridge infrastructure projects.

At least 5 years working as a resident engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity.

Experience on rail and transit projects (Metra, CTA, NICTD, Amtrak, UP, CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern, etc.)

Transit station experience is desirable.

Effective oral and written communication skills

A valid Driver's License is required 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, anddrug test.All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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