Public Projects Manager

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Job Summary:

The Public Projects Manager is a subject matter expert in the interaction of railroads and the traveling public. They will negotiate on behalf of the client on public agency projects that have potential impacts to railroad infrastructure and right of way. With experience, knowledge, and quality relationships, the Public Projects Manager aims to find win-win opportunities that reduce risk to the railroad.

This is a remote position. Candidates should reside in Wisconsin (preferred) or in a bordering area of Minnesota, Northeast Iowa, Northern Illinois, or Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout Wisconsin for crossing diagnostics and on-site project meetings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Manage railroad public projects from concept through construction completion on behalf of agencies, railroads, or contractors. Project types may include at-grade crossings, grade separations, parallel roads, quiet zones, trails, drainage improvements, railroad coordination, etc.

Lead and develop projects within the Public Projects group as well as other Rail Pros opportunities that have highway-rail grade crossing aspects

Draft Scope and Fee (Project Proposals)
Prepare and review plans, cost estimates, agreements, and agency permitting applications

Perform due diligence on crossing. history to prepare for onsite crossing diagnostics

Schedule on-site meetings and put together pertinent information for meetings

Run reports and follow up on tasks regularly to ensure compliance with client requirements

Track construction projects for key milestone markers to ensure timing of approvals, materials, construction crews, and equipment

Develop other opportunities

Manage public projects budget and OEThis position will require 50% travel

On occasion, travel to client offices, work sites, other project-related locations, Rail Pros Field Offices as well as Rail Pros HQ will be required

Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, free from behaviors that undermine morale, productivity, or organizational values

Uphold the organization’s standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties and interactions

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulation

Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency with electronic communication including e-mail and text, as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills

Proficient in drafting, review, and executing multiparty agreements

Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top-level engineers and officers of…