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About Atlas
Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Transit Project Manager ready to lead transit and rail projects and programs and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll participate in client engagement and team leadership as you provide project management oversight ensuring full compliance with Federal, state, and local requirements on landmark transit projects.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
Core Responsibilities
Project, Program & Task Order Leadership:
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!
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Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.
Job Description
At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Transit Project Manager ready to lead transit and rail projects and programs and committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. You’ll participate in client engagement and team leadership as you provide project management oversight ensuring full compliance with Federal, state, and local requirements on landmark transit projects.
Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.
Core Responsibilities
Project, Program & Task Order Leadership:
- Lead transit and rail projects, programs, and task orders from planning through design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
- Provide close coordination with the client, subconsultants, prime consultants, contractors, utility companies, agency representatives and additional stakeholders as needed.
- Lead teams of internal staff and subconsultants to complete task orders and other assignments.
- Provide project management oversight ensuring full compliance with Federal, state, and local requirements—including codes, ordinances, grants, and agency policies.
- Manage construction, operations, and maintenance activities aligned with AREMA, FRA, and FTA and other client standards and regulations.
- Implement programs, policies, and standards that reduce slow zones and enhance system safety and performance.
- Maintain and strengthen client relationships, especially with RTA, CTA, PACE, and METRA, through consistent, high-quality project delivery.
- Develop additional opportunities within existing contracts for new work orders, contract extension and renewals.
- Participate in capture planning, proposal development, task order coordination, and occasional client presentations.
- Provide insight into client needs, operational challenges, and opportunities to enhance service delivery.
- Support Office, Division and Regional leadership in meeting the needs of transit clients across Northeastern Illinois and Atlas’ national Eastern Region as needed.
- Contribute to improvements in technical practices, safety approaches, and project delivery methods.
- Develop maintenance standards, inspection procedures, and training manuals to support a state of good repair.
- Identify long- and short-term strategies for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) programs guiding land use around transit facilities in the Eastern Region.
- Mentor staff and support technical development across project teams.
- A minimum 15 years of experience in transportation planning, engineering, transit operations, or construction with strong focus on transit/rail, working with regional northeastern Illinois transit agencies including Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA), PACE Suburban Bus and METRA Chicago Commuter Rail System.
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, or a related field.
- A professional Engineering registration in the State of Illinois (if applicable).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Desirable
- Ability to acquire necessary client safety certification
- Report writing and construction documentation
- Experience managing programs, projects, oversight assignments, and task orders.
- Strong understanding of AREMA, FRA, FTA regulations, safety certification, and State Safety Oversight.
- Experience developing operations and maintenance standards, procedures, and training materials.
- Demonstrated leadership and technical capability across the full project life cycle.
- Experience working with or supporting northeastern Illinois transit agencies is highly valued.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with regional management and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to company values and an employee-owned culture.
- Ability to travel 40% of the time. Mostly local travel.
- Onsite residency at a client office if needed.
- Conduct Safety and Security Certification and support State Safety Oversight to meet applicable federal and state requirements.
- Oversee multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring strong technical direction, quality management, and risk mitigation.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, contract adherence, and task order execution.
The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
- Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
- Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
- Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
- Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
- Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
- Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
- Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
- Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
- Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
- Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.
- Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
- Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.
- Career Level: Lead/Supervisor
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $150,000 - $230,000 annual salary The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.
Ready to build a career to be proud of? Join the A-Team today!
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Salary : $150,000 - $230,000