Sr Mgr Station Design and Architecture - 90351906 - Chicago
Chicago, IL, US, 60606
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Job Summary
The Senior Manager Station Design will function as an architectural design expert for Amtrak’s Capital Delivery Department as part of the Major Stations Group delivering the Chicago Hub Improvement Program for Chicago Union Staton. This person shall have a thorough and demonstrated knowledge of Architectural design and delivery. This position requires the ability to work independently to oversee design projects and design consultants from inception through completion, collaborate with stakeholders and project partners, build consensus, and to ensure design compliance with industry and Amtrak standards and best practices. The Senior Station Design Manager will work out of Chicago Union Station and collaborate with multiple department withing Amtrak. Primary responsibility is to oversee consultant designs and provide stakeholder coordination.
Essential Functions
- Oversee and provide direction for all technical matters as design progresses from concept through delivery on multiple projects in parallel.
- Ensure project compliance with Amtrak standards and guidelines and all applicable federal/state/regional regulatory agency requirements. Ensure alignment with project scope and limitations.
- Work with project delivery teams to oversee design consultants and contractors.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders (including customer service, operations, planning, real estate, engineering, transportation, local and state agencies, FRA, FTA and other partners as required) to determine project needs and priorities – while understanding budget and schedule restraints.
- Review, analyze and report on all project documents, including proposals, reports, schedules, estimates, value engineering proposals, etc.
- Analyze issues, perform research and develop white papers/reports to communicate design strategies, address project issues, issue directives to consultants, project teams, or stakeholders, etc.
- Provide mentorship and delegate experience-appropriate tasks to direct and indirect reports.
- Prioritize safety and security, operations, resiliency and customer experience.
- Identify, document, and implement Amtrak’s requirements into projects. Mitigate disagreement through research, partnering and consensus.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 9-12 years of relevant experience preferred
- Professional licensed to practice architecture
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with federally funded projects, or public agencies.
- Previous railroad projects including stations, facilities, and properties.
- Understanding of railroad business functions, operations, and design and construction processes.
- Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois
- Experience with developing projects in the City of Chicago
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of building design procedures, building M/E/P/FP systems, building materials and systems, construction procedures and detailing.
- Proficiency with the design and delivery process from inception through closeout.
- Demonstrated expertise in delivering solutions which integrate the most up-to-date codes and standards into major transportation hubs.
- Demonstrated experience with complex building design and construction. Familiar with all building systems and system integration.
- Working knowledge of specialties impacting design, such as SHPO, NEPA, TVRA and resiliency standards, etc.
- Candidates shall have experience on all phases of multiple discipline projects and various contracting strategies including DBB, DB, PDB and CMAR.
- The incumbent shall be capable of building rapport through the utilization of graphic, verbal, written, and other forms of communication.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and engage with array of complex stakeholders
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, as well as the ability to be trained and become familiar with Amtrak’s requirements, systems, and software.
Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands
The salary/hourly range is $135,800.00 – $176,040.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee’s base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:165924
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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