West Lake Corridor Project - Assistant Project Manager -                          Contract-to-Hire Position       

The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) owns, operates, and maintains the South Shore Line passenger rail service.  NICTD seeks a qualified and experienced candidate to be considered as Assistant Project Manager for our West Lake Corridor Project.  Reporting to our Deputy Project Manager, the Assistant PM will assist with executing and monitoring project activities for this major capital expansion project with a current estimated budget of $944.9 million. 

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of both the South Shore Line and the regional economy for the next 100 years.  The successful candidate will join a team that is dedicated to successfully completing this capital investment project on time and within budget.

Description

The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Help implement and coordinate all final design, construction, testing, and start-up activities for the West Lake Corridor Project.
• Assist with the executing, tracking and monitoring of third party contracts for adherence to scope, schedule, project budget, and deliverables. Also, help manage all changes to scope, cost, and schedule for the project.

• Help with the oversight of the preparation of all required project plans and status reports, technical documents, studies, presentations, and other project related materials for use in a variety of meetings and settings.
• Perform drawing and specification review during design against project criteria and review and maintain RFIs, submittals, shop drawings and samples during construction.
• Assist with project close out documentation and punch list tracking and review as the project progresses.
• Track project expenditures and review third party invoices for accuracy and consistency with the contract documents.
• Help develop and implement recovery plans for unanticipated delays.
• Help coordinate the project delivery process with an emphasis on safety, budget control, and scope adherence.
• Working with NICTD’s risk manager and safety officers, help coordinate the principles of risk management, by identifying risk areas and reporting them to NICTD management, as well as to the rest of the project team.
• Working with NICTD’s Quality Management team, the Assistant PM will help update and maintain any production and/or quality metrics for the project.
• Work to ensure that all project related activities are in full compliance with the Federal Transit Administration’s Core Capacity Program requirements, as well as all applicable Federal, State and local requirements.
• Apply all Federal and State funding and project delivery laws, protocols, guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures as needed, in order to help ensure compliance.
• Help coordinate with project stakeholders, including municipalities, community groups, county, State, and Federal regulatory agencies.
• Assist with coordinating meetings and facilitating discussions, for effectively resolving project issues with public entities and project stakeholders.
• Interact with the appropriate NICTD departments and outside agencies in order to establish agreements, force account estimates, and the like in support of project work.
• Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions, both internally and with the FTA and their Project Management Oversight Consultant.
• Assist with the coordination of priorities and resources amongst the project team. Also, help with training/mentoring as needed with more junior level staff.
• Handles all other duties as may be assigned by the West Lake - Deputy Project Manager.

Schedule

The anticipated normal working days are Monday through Friday with office hours of 8:00AM – 5:00PM.  Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required based on project and operational needs.  Occasional travel may also be required to meet with consultants, vendors, professional associations, and others.

How to Apply

Deliver, mail, fax, or e-mail a resume outlining your training, experience, and work history  no later than 1 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021, to NICTD’s Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations at the address listed below.  A cover letter is also encouraged, but not required. Late applications resumes will not be accepted, nor will NICTD accept responsibility for misdirected, lost, or misaddressed resumes. Apply early for consideration; NICTD reserves the option to close this opportunity before the stated deadline.  Any applicant who desires confirmation that a resume has been received is encouraged to either hand deliver their materials or send them by certified mail.  Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.  

Deliver all applications to:

Director Human Resources & Labor Relations

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District

Attn:  Assistant PM – West Lake Corridor

601 N. Roeske Avenue

Michigan City, IN 46360-2669

Fax:  (219) 872-5841

E-Mail:  bjarne.henderson@nictd.com

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