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Performs architectural assignments of non-routine to moderately complex nature with some degree of latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts field inspection of construction projects to determine status of work and ensure compliance with project design and specifications.
• Reviews drawings and specifications with user departments to ensure compliance with project scope.
• Prepares documentation and drawings required to properly complete contract documents.
• Plans layout of projects and integrates engineering elements into a unified design.
• Provides professional expertise in the research, design and development of facilities owned or operated by the Authority.
• Develops and monitors project scope, schedule and budget.
• Prepares contract documents for bids and construction.
• Prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects.
• Coordinates architectural design and construction projects with outside contractors and Authority personnel.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

CHALLENGES

• To make work more flexible, usable and easy to get around.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering with 2 years of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light physical effort required
• Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required as a condition of employment and as part of the hiring process. Visit www.transitchicago.com/careers for full notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Usual office working conditions.
• Subject to 24 hour call per day, 7 days per week.
• Subject to prevailing weather when traveling within the Chicago Metropolitan Area when conducting field inspections; investigations and infrastructure assessments of shops, garages, yards, terminals and elevated subway and ballasted track areas adjacent to electrified contact rails and moving vehicles.
• Occasionally required to travel to other transit properties located throughout North America.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Auto CADD, CODES, and computer programs.

Additional Details
Please note, employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Rate to be determined by applicant's entered service date and service date in union jurisdiction of this classification.

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 [email protected] 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.

TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY INCLUDING:

• UPLOADED RESUME / WORK HISTORY
• QUALIFICATIONS
• JOB ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

INFORMATION PROVIDED MUST BE ACCURATE AND TRUTHFUL.

Primary Location : USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job : Engineering

Job Posting : Aug 4, 2023, 12:02:31 PM

Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)