Project Consultant - Safety Assessment & Oversight

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience managing projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
• Advanced degree in Business, Planning, Public Administration, Safety, Engineering or related field; or a minimum of five (5) years of experience managing projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish is essential, including identifying opportunities and conceptualizing projects, researching, convening working groups for new purposes, establishing common understanding, developing tools and documents, assigning and coordinating work, and presenting results.
• Experience working with personnel and executives of all levels and varying professional expertise.
• Experience in transit safety strongly preferred, with FTA training certification of Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) and/or Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program (PTSCTP) preferred.
• Experience working with regulatory entities preferred.
• Must be able to attain CTA Rail Safety Training certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations as they pertain to assigned projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong presentation skills with experience presenting to large and diverse audiences.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS Project, Access, PowerPoint, Visio and other computer software needed.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
• Ability to maintain amiable relations with various levels of Authority personnel and outside contractors and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, balance multiple priorities, deadlines and budget constraints

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Required to travel to locations throughout the CTA system and Chicago area as needed.
• Subject to various weather conditions when travelling to and from field locations. 

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.
• Personal computer and related software.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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