Rail Deputy Program Manager - Design

About the role

Michael Baker is seeking a talented Deputy Program Manager – Design with a specialization in freight rail projects and program management to support our Rail and Transit team. This position will directly support Michael Baker’s engagement to supply program and construction management services to a Class I freight rail client as a partner in a major public-private partnership to deliver significant passenger rail enhancement. The candidate will report to the Alexandria, VA office; remote work will be considered for exceptional candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Manager with owner’s representative services including plan development oversight, plan review, schedule development, cost estimating, scope and fee estimates, project reporting, meeting support, project inspection/site-walks and coordinating construction observation services for railroad projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Assist the Program Manager in managing the Transforming Rail program management, design and construction management contract in support of CSX.
• Develop intimate familiarity with railroad public projects manuals and policy, AREMA manuals and Class I design manuals and standards.
• Represent Michael Baker International at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects either on site or virtually with public agency and railroad representatives as required.
• Supervise the design and ongoing progress of multiple projects on the program including the coordination of the project with Class I, passenger rail and other agencies.
• Coordinate with all complimentary disciplines (roadway, drainage, structural traffic, public involvement and environmental), technical preparation and supervision of roadway and planning design tasks, perform plan quality reviews and participate in value engineering studies.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with approved contract plans and railroad policies.
• Review plans, prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents and estimates.
• Assist with maintaining necessary program documents including schedule and budget information.
• Ability to develop scope and fee estimates.
• Collect, compile, and analyze project files; organize and maintain file system and files correspondence and other records for inclusion in reports or presentation materials and memorialization.
• Provide detailed weekly and on-demand project reporting.
• Obtain all required railroad safety certifications and trainings and support safety initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Railroad Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8–15 years of demonstrated experience on various types of rail or transit projects.
• PE license in Virginia and District of Columbia or ability to obtain quickly required; NCEES record a plus.
• Project experience with Class I Railroads and familiarity with AREMA standards desired.
• Ability to travel to other office and job site locations in the region.
• Basic construction inspection experience desired.
• Demonstrated experience with track engineering or civil engineering related to track engineering projects and development of multidiscipline plan deliverables.
• Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications.
• Experience in working on multiple projects concurrently, managing project deadlines and on-time submittals.
• Possess client management skills and ability to enhance and develop solid client relationships.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
• Strong work ethic and integrity.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $190,000. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.