Project Overview:
The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue. The System Commercial Manager is responsible for the management of the commercial, administration and contractual aspects of the subcontractors for system integration: substation, traction power, third rail, signaling, telecommunication, SCADA, and track.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the legal expert for the management of the subcontracts for system integration.
- Support the Lead System integrator in contract administration of the system subcontract letters, claim analysis, change order, and invoice check.
Qualifications:
Required
- Master Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 Years’ experience in a contractual administration position with main Subcontractors.
- Experience and knowledge in system and design & build topics.
- Experience in partnering with an executive team, with excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and has strong interpersonal skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Ability to understand broader business issues.
- Ability to work in multicultural environment.
- Experience working on Joint Venture (JV) construction projects required.
- Fluent in English with professional proficiency.
- Valid Driver's License.
Preferred
- Legal degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience in large-scale construction projects or infrastructure development.
Work Environment:
- Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
- Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
- Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
- Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.