Sr Mgr Station Design and Architecture - 90351906 - Chicago

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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 de