Hybrid Rail Construction Manager

at Michael Baker International

• Job title: Rail Construction Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Christiansburg, United States

About the role

• Rail Construction Manager overseeing planning and coordination for rail service project in Christiansburg, VA. Collaborating with clients to deliver high quality construction services

Responsibilities

• Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
• Develop, maintain, distribute, and update project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans
• Conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met for each assigned project
• Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures on the projects
• Sustain continuous improvement for all project processes
• Provide inspection, field engineering, technical advisement for issues related to civil, tunnel, track, and bridge construction activities, as-needed.
• Review project proposal and scope of work to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project completion, assisting in contract negotiations, as required.
• Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff.
• Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings as required.
• Coordinate with design review on RFIs and other issues.
• Coordinate and lead project progress meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations.
• Possess proven Client Management Skills including:
• Develop and maintain client relations to ensure satisfaction
• Interface with Key stakeholders and community public outreach programs, as needed

Requirements

• Two-year degree required
• 10+ years experience in related construction oversight required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license a plus
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) a plus
• Familiarity with working in and around active rail facilities preferred
• Ability to obtain Track safety certification and railroad background check
• Proven experience working for freight and/or passenger rail clients desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in project safety, scheduling (CPM scheduling, Primavera, Microsoft Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality management, and project/document controls
• Ability to manage various levels and numbers of staff
• Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants (Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential)
• Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, on budget, and of the utmost quality
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence