Senior Project Manager

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13800371 Position Overview The Illinois Tollway (Tollway) is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to our customers. Whether it's I-PASS, theMove IllinoisProgram, theBridging The FutureProgram*,*open road tolling or keeping you safe with our H.E.L.P. trucks, we are committed to delivering great benefits and services to customers. TheTollway is a user-fee system no state or federal tax dollars are used to support maintenance and operations. Operations are funded by toll and concession revenues. Under the leadership of theBoard of Directors and Executive Staff,the Tollway is committed to achieving the following goals: increase collaboration with regional transportationand planning agencies, promote the regional economy, maintain financial integrity, foster environmental responsibility andsustainability, maintain the safety and efficiency of the Tollway system, further transparency and accountability, enhance customer service, and maintain public trust. In support of this vision, the Senior Project Manager reports directly to either the Executive Project Engineer or Executive Project Manager. This role is an individual contributor and has no direct reports. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for management of projects from inception to completion (e.g. projects for planning, feasibility, design, land acquisition, construction, etc. related to Tollway capital improvement projects), of projects that include, but are not limited to: - Construction of new transportation corridors - Widening of existing Tollway roadways - Studies of new access to the Tollway System - Plaza and Oases Improvements - Maintenance and other facility related projects This position manages overall project/ contract management and coordination between the Tollway and consultant firms selected to perform various studies and tasks. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the ability to manage projects and coordinate effectively in conformance with applicable design standards, environmental regulations, as well as with Engineering Department and Tollway goals. Emphasis is placed on keeping projects on schedule and within specified budget parameters. Responsible for maintaining communication between the Tollway and consulting firms selected to perform various studies and tasks. This position ensures adherence to Tollway policies and procedures for design of improvements and additions to the Tollway system. Generally, as indicated above, projects may vary from construction of a new roadway system to projects for repair, replacement, or modifications of existing facilities, roadway or structures. A high priority is placed on protecting the Tollway's interests through delivery of a safe and cost-effective design. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the extent that the project is delivered on schedule and within budget and measured by the incumbents ability to communicate to their supervisors the status of the project and proactively inform them of potential issues which may hinder the successful completion of the project. In addition, the incumbent is often involved in updating, clarifying, or making modifications to standard specifications and special provisions that pertain to his/her level of professional expertise and experience. Relative to planning and design, this position provides for the overall coordination between consulting firms and the Tollway to produce a professional set of contract documents in a timely and efficient manner. This position is involved in review and comment on initial project scope of design work and negotiation of contracts with consultants for professional services. The Senior Project Manager administers contracts and agreements with consulting firms and other entities (state agencies, counties, municipalities, etc.). Additional responsibilities include the review and approval of invoices, which includes checking billed man-hours versus progress report man-hours. Changes in the scope of the work and the resultant requests for additional fees must be reviewed and a recommendation prepared and forwarded to the Executive Project Engineer or Executive Project Manager for approval. For Master Planning and Design projects, the position is responsible for coordinating project design activity through the design phase from concept and preliminary studies through development of final contract documents and advertisement for bid in accordance with the Tollway's policies, guidelines and manuals. Ensures that all necessary submittals are received in a timely manner. Submittals are then reviewed to ensure that they conform with applicable standards, that the scope of work is met within the project, and that necessary meetings, referrals for approval, and correspondence are accomplished within the allotted timeframe. The incumbent monitors c