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Dir, Stations and Parking

Metra Commuter Rail
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
Description

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

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Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected.

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

This department oversees the design and construction of Metra capital projects and oversees the work of contractors implementing these projects. Capital projects overseen by this group include stations and parking as well as structural, electrical, and mechanical design.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Capital Projects, the Director, Stations and Parking manages the Station and Parking Section of the Capital Delivery Department overseeing staff and consultants performing planning, design, and project management functions for capital projects.

The primary duties include: Develop and implement goals and objectives for project designs; establish and administer design and management strategies, processes, and methodologies; and update and monitor adherence to plans, procedures, and standards. Manage staff including assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; overseeing training, assessing performance; mentoring, coaching and providing leadership; and ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration protocols and department policies. Manage the preparation of architectural design packages including technical specifications, drawings, scope, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets prepared by staff or consultants for architectural designs for station and parking projects. Assign, review, and evaluate staff work; oversee staff training, assess performance, and enforce Metra and Federal Railroad Administration protocols and department policies. Serve as a liaison internally to Metra's departments and externally to communities, outside agencies, railroads, and contractors for effective project coordination and implementation. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures. Make recommendations regarding hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary and/or termination procedures. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

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