Chief Estimator - Project Engineer

Transdev is hiring a Project Manager/Estimator in San Dimas, CA.

Competitive compensation between $136,000 - $169,000 per year.

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks.
• Sick days: 5 days.
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating.
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
• Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

• Must have strong knowledge of railroad track construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and transit/rail infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed cost estimates, quantity takeoffs, bid proposals, schedules, and project budgets.
• Experience with railroad construction means and methods, including track installation, turnouts, flash-butt welding, thermite welding, surfacing, and rail destressing.
• Ability to read and interpret railroad construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and FRA/agency standards.
• Working knowledge of railroad safety regulations, including FRA, CPUC, OSHA, and railroad operating rules.
• Experience coordinating with rail agencies, flagging personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and operations departments in active railroad environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost tracking, forecasting, procurement, change order management, and schedule management.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, HCSS Heavybid, or similar estimating/project management software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced railroad operating environment.
• Must have knowledge of railroad work windows, track outages, AWW coordination, and maintenance-of-way operations.
• Experience working on commuter rail, freight rail or light rail projects preferred.
• Familiarity with SCRRA/Metrolink, BNSF, UP, Amtrak, or other Class I railroad standards preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites, work nights/weekends, and support railroad outage work as required.
• Create and manage bid estimates from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with RFP/IFB/ITB requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather pricing, validate constructability, and resolve scope gaps.
• Prepare bid packages and submit compliant proposals, including pricing narratives, assumptions, exclusions, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct pre-bid meetings, job walks, RFIs, and coordination with owners and CMs to clarify requirements and mitigate risk.
• Perform post-bid and post-project cost analysis, comparing estimated versus actual costs to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, procurement, subcontractor coordination, schedule adherence, and quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer change orders and claims, providing technical and pricing support to field teams.
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and executive summaries for senior management and clients.
• Lead project closeout, including final quantities, as-built documentation, and contract completion.

• 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in railroad track maintenance and/or construction in an operating railroad environment, including at least 7+ years’ experience in supervising or directing the work of others engaged in railroad track construction and/or maintenance.
• Must have 5+ years of Heavybid or other estimating software operational experience.
• CDL with Hazmat Endorsement.
• A minimum of 10 years’ of supervisory skills in a similar position supervising and managing employees engaged in railroad track maintenance and construction in an operating railroad environment.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions, work alone…