Manager of Planning and Special Projects

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary:

Work with the Director to assist in planning, directing, coordinating and leading activities for special projects and signal maintenance to ensure that goals, objects and all elements of the projects are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing public/private projects, protect company interests, serve as liaison on City and State projects, participate in meetings and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Plan and provide overall management of projects in terms of labor, materials, scheduling and equipment for all capital projects (outside of regular maintenance).
• Manage signal program and signal contractor
• Work with Director of Track to ensure contractor’s work forces are properly trained and meet all FWWR safety and operating rules.
• Develop and manage flagging agreements.
• Recommend and execute pro-active risk reduction projects or efforts.
• Survey and recommend industry “Best Practices” and technologies.
• Perform physical inspection of signal maintenance projects with contractor to ensure quality work and accurate estimates.
• Work with signal contractor to make sure that all billing is correct and paid in a timely manner. Manage 3rd party billing on special projects and flagging.
• Work with Director of Contracts to review engineer specifications for agreements and outside entities.
• Prepare, review and develop scope of work for capital projects
• Recognize and solve potential problems and evaluate project/program effectiveness.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner to travel to work locations as required
• Reperesent FWWR at local meetings (i.e. zoning meetings)
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Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Five years of experience in civil engineering, track construction or other similar work experience
• Read and comprehend safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, schematics, engineering plans and procedure manuals.
• Must be 213 certified
• Read, write, and communicate (speak, hear, and understand) in English.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling.
• Perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently walking on uneven surfaces safely.
• Work in conditions with loud noise and fumes; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand, sit for extended periods of time; and use hand tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures; wear required personal protective equipment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Thorough working knowledge of AREMA, FRA and State, local, federal and industry codes and/or standards and protocols.
• Familiarity with transportation operations

• Ability to formulate and work within a business plan/budget

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, all levels of Company personnel, and government officials.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership skills

• Proficient with software including Microsoft Office, Excel and project management.

• Ability to schedule signal maintenance within an operating plan.

• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, and procedure manuals.

• Certified and trained in investigating personal injuries, derailments and determine the root causes.

• Certified in drug and alcohol testing and awareness.
  
  

Work Environment:

• Indoors and outdoors on a regular basis in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow,and sleet)
• Environment requires personal protective equipment
• Work around heavy and moving machinery
• Work outdoors in active construction sites
• Capable of working in a shop or field environment, climbing ladders, and walking on unevensurfaces safely

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be

construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-

will” basis.