Rail Operations and Maintenance Manager

Rail Operations and Maintenance Manager

AECOM is seeking a Rail Operations and Maintenance Manager. This position is available as a remote work option.

Responsibilities:

Operations Management

• Direct and oversee day-to-day rail operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, schedules, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate service delivery activities and respond to operational disruptions and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable FRA, FTA, OSHA, and company regulations and standards.

Maintenance Management

• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for rolling stock, track, signals, facilities, and related infrastructure.
• Develop maintenance schedules and asset management strategies to maximize system reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage maintenance planning, resources, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues affecting operations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop operations and maintenance personnel.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development.
• Ensure adequate staffing and workforce planning to support operational requirements.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture across all departments.
• Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, operating rules, and maintenance standards.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Budget & Strategic Planning

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Support capital improvement projects and long-term asset management planning.
• Provide operational analysis and reporting to senior leadership.

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, Operations Management, Business, or a related field and ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.

Preferred:

• 7 years of progressive experience in rail operations, maintenance, or transportation management.
• 3 years of leadership experience managing operational and/or maintenance teams.
• Experience in rail systems, rolling stock, track infrastructure, signal systems, and maintenance practices.
• Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making.
• Experience in passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, heavy rail, or transit systems.
• Professional certifications related to transportation, maintenance, safety, or project management.
• Familiarity with CMMS, asset management systems, and performance reporting tools.
• Knowledge of FRA, FTA, OSHA, and applicable transportation regulations.

• Relocation is not an option for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and respond to emergencies as required.

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