Capital Program Oversight Manager (Finance)

RINA is currently recruiting for a Capital Program Oversight Manager to join its office in Chicago, IL within the Civil Engineering Division.

Mission

As the Capital Program Oversight Manager at RINA, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful delivery of our transit client's Infrastructure Capital CIP program. Your mission involves providing continuity in project management across various phases, working closely with stakeholders to support procurement activities, coordinating with project controls for budget tracking, and driving special initiatives at a program level. Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, you will assist in executing all requisite activities for project implementation.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage specific engineering and construction projects from inception during early planning phases through construction implementation and closeout, including:
  • Working together with PM/GM assigned to project, as well as the client and TCP technical leads to effectively capture scope.
  • Ushering project through PPS/PMP development and leading development of design and consultant task orders as required.
  • Provide procurement support by assisting with the development of front-end contractor documents as required.
  • Advising on management of various contracts using data provided by Program Controls, lessons learned from other projects, and industry experience/best practices.
• Drive program-level support deliverables and initiatives like:
  • Helping the client to establish and manage funding programs like TIF, State Capital, TIFIA via research, tracking, and communication with project planning and development teams.
  • Aiding TCP management in monitoring internal deliverables via the Planning Calendar and coordinating input to master program schedules such as the Procurement Calendar.
  • Lead and provide support on improvement and standardization efforts of engineering and construction management task orders and blanket contracts.
  • Participate in various construction and capital program delivery enhancement efforts as recommended by TCP and requested by the client.
• Cross-functionally coordinate with other TCP and client departments to:
  • Integrate Implementation group with Controls and Administration to utilize available data, resources, and technological capabilities to provide better recommendations and reduce bottlenecks/inefficiencies in processes.
  • Facilitate input meetings with the client input user groups and TCP technical leads throughout project lifecycles and program enhancement initiatives to ensure work-products are practical and capture lessons learned through operational experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar degree
• Minimum of 10 years' experience managing infrastructure design/construction projects, preferably within Transit or Rail.
• Strong technical written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver's license
• 15% travel may be required based on business need.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project's technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

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