What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railroad Construction Manager position at TranSystems?
Overview
TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.
Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record ("ENR") rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.
Interested in joining our team? We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do :
TranSystems is seeking to hire a Railroad Construction Manager to join any of the following TranSystems locations : Kansas City, MO; Wichita, KS; or Omaha, NE . Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties. Performs quality control inspection activities on railroads, bridges, and site work. Bridge construction inspection experience desired, but not required. Come join our team and use your skills on some of the most important and complex projects in the region. If you love transportation projects, we are the firm for you. Our culture is fast-paced and creative, and this position is for a construction inspector who wants to contribute in a team environment and take advantage of growth opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities (others may be included) :
- Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
- Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
- Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.
- Interprets plans and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
- Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
- Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
- Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
- Capable of handling medium to large projects of moderate complexity.
- Has capability to monitor several types of work activity simultaneously.
- Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
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Featured Benefits :
TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
Recruiters or staffing agencies : TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.
