CTA Oversight Project Manager

About this role

What You Will Do
GFT is looking for a
CTA Oversight Project Manager
in the
Chicago
area.
This is a hybrid role requiring onsite attendance at the client in downtown Chicago on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Working with the
transit & rail
team at GFT means shaping the future of transportation, delivering projects that improve operations, capacity, and safety for our clients. Specializing in large-scale intermodal facilities, capacity improvements, commuter projects, and industrial developments, our experts combine deep technical knowledge with creative thinking to provide innovative solutions for complex problems. Together, we're transforming rail networks across North America and optimizing how goods and people reach their destinations.


What You’ll Be Challenged To Do
The transit oversight manager will be responsible for assisting in managing the delivery of various transit projects including stations, track, and systems. This role involves collaborating with others to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets based on established contracts and task orders. The work requires a blend of technical knowledge, project management skills, and communications. Additional skills that are preferable include an overall knowledge of public sector project lifecycles, risk identification and management, and integration of quality procedures. This role works closely with multiple departments and various personnel within the agency and requires the ability to communicate clearly and effectively on complex issues.


In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

- Assist the client in management of assigned engineering and construction projects from inception through completion, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout with a focus on scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
- Work with multiple disciplines and department to effectively capture and document project scope.
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