Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection Manager

About the Role

Cordoba Corporation is seeking a Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Manager to join our Transportation Sector. This role enforces compliance with regulatory and contract requirements while directly observing, monitoring, and inspecting railroad construction activities. The RWP Manager develops, delivers, and manages all components of the federally mandated RWP training program for the client, supervises employees, and supports the Authority’s Chief of Safety and Security. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement for safety and security activities related to the program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage the RWP training program.
• Deliver general and railroad safety training, including applicable elements of 49 CFR 214, to client, consultant, and contractor staff.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and Cal/OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate safety meetings among staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Monitor compliance and make recommendations for the railroad safety program.
• Serve as on-call for all incident levels related to railroad construction activities to ensure proper resource allocation and notifications.
• Assist in root cause analysis for incidents with applicable construction contractors.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency services, and security agencies to align site security measures with broader public safety requirements.
• Coordinate with external rail partners, including adjacent freight and commuter railroads along the HSR alignment.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and oversight bodies regarding railroad safety and security activities.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency in safety and security initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Safety, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in training and/or railroad operations.
• Subject matter expertise in 49 CFR 214 Railroad Workplace Safety and OSHA General Industry and Construction requirements.
• Ability to design, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and measure training and development activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Experience with transit, freight, or rail infrastructure safety and security programs.
• Proficiency with safety management systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms.

Pay

$125,500 to $233,500 yearly.

Location

Wasco, CA (onsite).

About Cordoba Corporation

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy sectors. We collaborate closely with clients to deliver complex, high-impact infrastructure projects across California. Recognized nationally by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as a top 100 construction management firm, top 50 program management firm, and top 100 design firm in California (2018), we maintain a strong statewide presence with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, subsidized for employees and dependents (coverage effective the first month after hire).
• Paid AD&D and life insurance.
• 401k with an industry-leading employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits, including stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being resources.