District Manager - Rail

District Manager - Rail National Railroad Safety Services Arlington, TX Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $130,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Project reporting Cost management Rail transportation Customer relationship building Technical documentation Expense management Project timeline management English Client relationship development Risk mitigation strategy implementation Manager experience Team development Schedule management Team management Technical writing Project management methodology Cost estimates Productivity software Business operations Transportation infrastructure projects Transit transportation systems Project leadership

Delegation Full Job Description Company Profile:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all of these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today!

Job Description:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a District Manager - Rail to support field services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.

Required Experience:

Minimum 20 years in maintenance of way (MOW). Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in Railroad Operations.

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, and/or equivalent experience.

Job Requirements:

Proven experience as a District Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager. Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated team building and verbal/oral skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well organized. Strong technical writing ability. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships. Direct, develop, and evaluate projects using accepted project management methodologies. Develop criteria for evaluating programs, schedules, and other pertinent information related to project assignments. Develops project schedules, work plans, resources requirements, cost estimates, and projections. Monitor and manage project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract and/or specifications. Identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Compile and distribute project information, status reports, and project expenditures. Create documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan. Monitor and manage employee overtime and expenses. Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Job Duties:

Manage rail, transit, and/or roadway projects. Manage staff and activities for projects varying in size and complexity and coordinate schedule, procedures, and resources needed to accomplish project objectives. Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of project and arrange for recruitment and/or assignment of project personnel as required. Communicate with executives and recommend project alternatives and/or schedule changes. Manage all aspects of the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close). Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required. Prepare project reports for management, client, and/or others. Effectively lead and coordinate the activities of the team. Develop and maintain strong client relationships. Identify and manage tasks as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English. Must be able to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and/or walk on level/uneven ground. Must be able to see up close, distances, colors and have use of peripheral vision and depth perception. Must be able to tolerate extreme heat/cold temperatures. Must be able to tolerate dusty/noisy conditions. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Short Term, Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays 401(k)

Retirement Plan Closing Statement:

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you worked in MOW (maintenance of way) for 20 years?

Work Location:

In person