Sr Project Manager, Telecom

Sr Project Manager, Telecom

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Final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

• Manage the full life cycle of assigned projects, including overseeing budgets, estimates, scope, timelines, staffing, and scheduling, and ensuring budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the contract.
• Guarantee continuous project performance through close collaboration with cybersecurity, operations, information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) teams, and vendors to maintain around‑the‑clock system functionality.
• Work with subject matter experts and maintain project files that include project budgets; cost estimates; specifications; scope; standard procedures; policies; schedules; and staffing plans to ensure efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Monitor and coordinate the performance of the project team; ensure scope of work, schedule, and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the contract; identify potential project risk and recommend solutions to mitigate project improvements.
• Prepare presentations and reports and ensure projects comply with contract specifications, engineering best practices, quality, and safety standards.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance and training to team members as needed, collaborating with the contract administration team to review contract specifications and bid documents.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment, responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.