Manager, MOW Projects (Alaska Railroad)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  

To ensure that MOW projects completed by MOW capital forces are designed, planned, constructed, and inspected in accordance with FRA, AREMA, and ARRC standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Is accountable and responsible for all phases of assigned projects including, but not limited to: logistics support, material procurement, on-site supervision, equipment management, planning, mobilization and demobilization, construction, quality control, and safety. Ensures project objectives are met on time and within budget.  Administers ARRC policies and procedures.  Implements ARRC safety, health, and environmental policies and programs and monitors compliance/progress. Supervises foremen of capital, grant and expense projects. Provides safety leadership in the field.  Ensures that proper protection is being provided for and used by gangs.     Monitors rules compliance for all field personnel.  Conducts on-site safety meetings and inspections, investigations and reports on rule violations, personal injuries, and equipment and property damage.  Plans, monitors, and evaluates work crew productivity and safety. Evaluates and makes specific recommendations to improve safety and productivity. Tracks physical production by work gangs.  Manages, plans, schedules, and coordinates work crew activities in consideration of existing train movements and operating plans.

Supports development of annual and capital budgets for approval.  Helps identify and prioritize project and organizes work programs that fit within available funding.  Monitors Capital AFE (Authority for Expenditure) and heavy equipment budget performance.  Authorizes procurement of budgeted equipment, supplies and materials.

Evaluates equipment performance.  Identifies equipment problems on gangs and works with appropriate parties to resolve them.  Reviews and completes a variety of administrative and operational reports including cost estimates, maintenance and capital plans, efficiency tests, and federally mandated inspection reports.

Remains knowledgeable of current track maintenance techniques through continuing education and training efforts.  Coordinates recruitment and training programs and develops personnel bids.

Provides relief coverage for coworkers during periods of absence.

May be required to participate in Incident Command exercises and activities.

FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge

 Has technical competence in the supervision of the construction, modification, maintenance, and repair of railroad infrastructure, ensuring conformance with plans, specifications, and applicable instructions.  Understands traffic schedules and customer service requirements.  

 Has a working knowledge of industry standard safety and quality control procedures as well as an understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, planning, and inventory management and administration.  Is conversant with applicable corporate administrative instructions, policies, standards, practices, applicable bargaining unit agreements, FRA regulations and possesses relevant computer skills to include good working knowledge of work processing and spreadsheet applications.  

 Understands railroad maintenance equipment and heavy construction equipment.

 FACTOR 2:  Analytical Skills and Impact

 Has strong leadership skills and working knowledge of construction and maintenance supervisory principles and practices.  Recognizes and proposes alternative solutions to new and technical problems; interfaces with ARRC employees, vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to determine the best solution. Anticipates needs and authorizes purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials while tracking and keeping within budgetary constraints.

 Allocates manpower, equipment, materials, and financial assets to achieve construction and maintenance goals most effectively.  Tracks production of work gangs, evaluates work activity, and analyzes work methods and procedures for the purpose of developing and implementing work process improvements, increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity, and making recommendations to improve safety. 

 Ensures quality of work, timely completion, and minimal impact to train operations.  Ability to understand and apply FRA, AREMA, and ARRC standards, regulatory agency requirements and applicable codes.

 Uses sound judgment in selecting, interpreting, and applying the appropriate guidelines based on the situation and nature of work being performed. 

FACTOR 3:  Supervision and Control

 Supervises a staff consisting of approximately 35 represented employees on extra gangs and work trains.  Employees supervised include: foreman, work leaders, welders, equipment operators, and laborers. 

Directs all phases of assigned projects and resolves personnel and safety issues.  Work is evaluated by Director, MOW Capital Programs based on overall results. 

 FACTOR 4:  Communication  

 Contacts are with supervisor, subordinate staff, department managers and supervisors, utility providers, contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, consultants, the public, and other railroads.  Contacts are for the purpose of budget and program development, maintaining safety and efficiency, supervision of construction and maintenance activities, determining and implementing personnel actions, implementation of training/recruitment programs, procuring materials, supplies, and equipment, etc.

Incumbent must use tact and diplomacy and develop quality relationships with contractors and vendors.   Must possess ability to communication effectively, both written and verbally.

FACTOR 5:  Working Conditions

 Work is performed in a corporate office environment 20% of the time and in the field 80% of the time.    The work requires exposure to railroad tracks and yards where there is noise, dust, grease, and moving cars and machinery.  While in the field, the incumbent is exposed to a variety of weather conditions, long periods of standing/walking and other environmental discomforts. 

The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Education Requirements:

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Work Experience:

Four (4) years of progressively responsible railroad or construction experience required.

Certification/License Requirements:

Must have a valid driver’s license.  Must have, or be able to obtain, and ARRC track car operator’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

An academic degree in Engineer, Construction Management or related field is preferred and may be substituted for up to two (2) years of work experience. Experience in supervising or directing work preferred. Track maintenance experience preferred
 
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