Rail Construction Department Manager

About the role

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Construction Department Manager to lead our Rail Construction Services Group. The role involves managing a dedicated Rail Construction team and projects across multiple offices nationwide, coordinating with other Construction Department Managers, and supporting the Director, Rail & Transit Construction Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate dedicated rail construction personnel
• Execute personnel management duties including hiring, training, timekeeping approval, performance assessment, and other essential talent management tasks
• Support business development by assisting in proposal development, scope and fee setting, and client relations
• Oversee project requirements ensuring quality standards and project deadlines are met
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Generate and/or approve purchase orders, invoices, credits, and review time sheets
• Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings
• Coordinate and lead project progress meetings and document meeting minutes
• Lead department compliance and adherence to quality management and quality assurance practices
• Develop, maintain, distribute, and maintain project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans in conjunction with Client specific plans
• Afford safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met
• Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field required
• 15+ years’ experience in related construction oversight/management required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) a plus
• Familiarity with track construction and rail bridge construction, preferred
• Familiarity with working in active rail facilities, preferred
• Track safety certification, preferred
• Proven experience working for freight rail clients
• Demonstrated proficiency in project safety, scheduling (CPM scheduling, Primavera, Microsoft Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality management, and project/document controls
• Proactive critical thinker/problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaboration minded individual working within team environment
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing construction projects
• Experience in rail construction and rail bridge construction
• Knowledge of regulatory, legal, and industry practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills

• Project management
• Construction management
• Quality assurance
• Client relations
• Team leadership
• Technical writing

Benefits

The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000 per year. This compensation range is a good-faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate project needs and client requirements.