General Manager

About the role

The ideal candidate will provide overall management of the Transdev Rail Construction and Maintenance Division in California. This includes general operational oversight, day-to-day project management, customer interface, safety and security, maintenance, required reporting and compliance, administrative management, and pricing including issues of employment and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, pricing, maintenance and administrative activities.
• Collects, analyzes and interprets key performance indicators and takes appropriate actions.
• Create and maintain strong relationships between the community and Transdev Rail.
• Represents Transdev Rail, and other company officials as directed, in a variety of meetings as necessary.
• Represents the company as directed by Senior Rail Leadership in matters related to labor agreement negotiations and interpretation.
• Execute maintenance and materials procurement plans, freight and commuter rail construction and MOW procedures, and related tasks for managing facility and maintenance requirements, including right-of-way, signals, track work, communications, maintenance and rail station facilities, and staffing plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years management experience in Class One rail maintenance or construction.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, bid estimation and any combination of education and experience.
• 10 years related experience in rail or transit, with 8 years in rail MOW, management positions or demonstrated management experience equivalent to scope.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public management and organization theories, principles, practices and techniques.
• Ability to understand sound fiscal financial principles.
• Thorough knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the rail operation.
• California Contractors License or ability to test and pass the California Contractors Licensing Test.

Physical Demands

• 90% of work is accomplished in doors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• 10% of work is accomplished outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; most work is performed alone and in remote locations.
• Frequently stands and walks; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing up to 25 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend and stooph; and corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.
• Must be able to travel for company training, meeting or support missions.

Benefits

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.