at Metra in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
5/17/2024
Posting End Date:
5/30/2024
Location:
98-Non-Contract
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Professionals
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Mid Point:
--
Salary Range:
$82,108.00
-
$126,166.00
Description
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
This department oversees the design and construction of Metra capital projects and oversees the work of contractors implementing these projects. Capital projects overseen by this group include stations and parking as well as structural, electrical, and mechanical design.
Reporting to the Director, Project Controls, the Senior Scheduler is responsible for the development, update, and management of the Capital Delivery Master Program Schedule; the development and updating of schedule management processes and procedures; and schedule management training for Metra's Capital Delivery Team.
The primary duties include: Oversee the development, update, and maintenance of Metra's Capital Delivery Master Program Schedule ensuring project data is entered and updated correctly and timely; templates are used properly; and questions are answered.
Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedule templates including all phases of project scope development.
Identify and prioritize training needs, develop training materials, and deliver schedule management training to staff.
Develop and update schedule management processes and procedures ensuring consistency of operations.
Manage all aspects of the Schedule Management System within the Project Management Information System (PMIS) ensuring system structure is compatible and integrates with other Project Controls functions and systems.
Responsible for verifying compliance with the established work breakdown structure of project tasks.
Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
2. In addition to #1 above, must have a minimum of seven years of schedule creation and management experience, preferably in an infrastructure related field.
3. Considerable knowledge of:
schedule management software to include Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Critical Path Methodology scheduling.
4. Knowledge of schedule cost-loading and Earned Value Management.
5. Good organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
7. Skilled in integrating schedule and cost data.
8. Proficient in in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft 365.
9. Ability to:
create a program-level project schedule by working with project managers, discipline subject matter experts, and contractor schedules.
complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
work well with others and conduct training consisting of multi-disciplinary members.
10. Must be:
able to operate a vehicle and be willing to travel within and outside of Metra's 6-county region
available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.
Preferred:
Project Management Professional
Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.
Metra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
