AVP, Engineering

Your Purpose

You will be responsible for ensuring the right-of-way and track infrastructure are properly prepared to support on-time performance of intercity passenger service. You will lead the MOW and Facilities teams and oversee BLF’s MOW contractor for exclusive BLF infrastructure. On shared infrastructure, you will coordinate with FEC and serve as the primary point of contact. You will also oversee BLF facilities maintenance at stations.

Duties

• Develop and implement strategic plans for long-term infrastructure improvements and maintenance.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency in rail operations.
• Set goals and objectives for the engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ensure maintenance activities and capital improvements are completed within budget and on schedule.
• Respond to daily railroad engineering matters.
• Provide expertise and engineering assistance for design and construction of capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate MOW activities with agencies holding real property rights.
• Troubleshoot issues with key personnel in various Brightline departments, consultants, contractors, railroads, agencies, and regulatory partners.
• Engage with FEC in the development of maintenance operating and capital budget forecasts and ensure compliance with contractual standards and responsibilities.
• Lead BLF’s compliance and documentation regarding 49 CFR 213, 214, 219, 237, and 243, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Direct and review the work of construction contractors.
• Develop and execute processes for contractor oversight, safety audits, and quality assurance.
• Lead, manage, and develop the Engineering team.
• Develop the capabilities of BLF’s in-house MOW team and seek opportunities to reduce third-party expenses using internal resources.
• Maintain all company and department communications and notifications.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten years of civil engineering or track maintenance experience, including seven years in railroad engineering management.
• Demonstrated leadership of a dynamic workforce that includes internal, external, office, and field employees.
• Demonstrated experience managing a contract maintenance operation.
• Prior experience with Class 6 or 7 track is highly preferred but not required.
• Engineering experience at a Class I railroad is preferred but not required.
• Prior Facilities knowledge and experience is preferred but not required.
• Management of large-scale budgeting across different disciplines.