Sr. Construction Manager Rail and Transit Lead

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your Impact: 

• Plans, reviews, and assigns work of construction field office personnel including Lochner staff, sub-consultants and partners
• Reviews project activities with client and contractor's field supervision to resolve disputes and other project issues
• Read and interpret complex contract plans and specifications
• Read and interpret construction contract language
• Monitor Contractor progress and compare with reviewed Progress Schedule
• Review/coordinate and prepare responses to project correspondence, RFIs and technical submittals
• Proactively manage construction changes and claims and work with client to resolve
• Leads construction meetings with clients and contractors
• Manage client expectations and coordinate with stakeholders
• Work with client and contractor to manage construction budget and schedule
• Manage Lochner’s budget, schedule and staffing
• Maintain client communications and relationships
• Mentor staff on CEI responsibilities and tasks
• Track opportunities for assigned office and assure pursuit team compliance with client management, pre-positioning, go/no-go, and pursuit strategy best practices and company guidelines
• Coordinate with Marketing Manager and Area Manager to make effective go/no go decisions.
• Maintain key client and teaming partner relationships, playing a key role in developing strategic teaming partnerships and subsequent agreements
• Schedule periodic meetings with key client personnel in coordination with  PMs and others (President, SVPO, AM or other staff) as appropriate
• Maintain effective communication with SVPO/AM and Marketing Manager concerning new marketing direction or problems with meeting marketing goals or strategic initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Who you are:

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Professional Engineer License (PE) in the State of Illinois and the State of Indiana or the ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience in transit station construction.
• 10+ years of construction management experience on transit, road and bridge infrastructure projects. 
• At least 5 years working as a resident engineer on projects with increasing size and complexity. 
• Experience on rail and transit projects (Metra, CTA, NICTD, Amtrak, UP, CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern, etc.)
• Transit station experience is desirable.  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• A valid Driver’s License is required

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FS