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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Contacts are with supervisor, subordinate staff, department managers and supervisors, utility providers, contractors, vendors,…