Assistant Director - Force Account at Metronorth Railroad in Manhattan, MT
Position Objective To manage construction projects built primarily by Metro-North Railroad personnel in the Maintenance of Way departments (collectively called Force Account), in a safe and efficient manner, on time and within budget; with, or without, the support of outside, non-Metro-North Railroad construction contractors. These will be primarily track and structures projects. Also oversee other construction related projects as assigned. Responsibilities Develop scopes of work for all assigned construction projects involving Maintenance of Way resources (Force Account), by coordinating efforts with all involved Force Account departments including Track, Structures, (Electrical) Power, Communications, Signal and Grand Central Terminal, as well as other departments, to include Safety, Security, Maintenance of Equipment, Capital Programs, Budget, Procurement, etc. Participate in correspondence with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority as required. Coordinate Force Account construction activities with non-Metro-North construction contractors, and / or oversee the construction work effort of such contractors as required. Develop schedules/Critical Path Methods (CPMs), Force Account cost estimates, material specifications and detailed project management plans that satisfy all current or future requirements. Coordinate with internal Procurement & Material Management department, secure and monitor outside contractual services and when required, arrange for the use of the Metro-North Railroad General Engineering Consultant (GEC) on projects assigned. Act as project manager to coordinate Force Account work efforts among all participating departments, schedule regular progress meetings and conduct field inspections as needed. The position is primarily office-based during regular working hours, however, depending on project & construction schedules approximately 1-3 night and/or weekend shifts at a construction site per month are required. Direct efforts in the development of design criteria and specifications for materials required for assigned Force Account projects. Provide management oversight for the monthly spending vs. work complete and budget vs. actual summary documents, review invoices and monitor material purchases. Update all required reports. Provide assistance on special projects within the Operating Capital Project Department as well as the Force Account departments. Required Qualifications Construction project management skills to determine project scopes and budgets, develop project management plans, brainstorm construction means-and-methods, and identify construction schedules. Ability to coordinate the construction work effort of multiple departments for task completion. Strong oral presentation and written communication skills. Familiarity with transportation operations and how they interrelate with construction operations. Familiarity with general railroad maintenance of way operations. Familiarity with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they relate to construction. Strong motivation and self-starter with strong interpersonal people skills. Ability to spend considerable time at construction project field sites during construction and participate in off-hours (nights & weekends) project work activities or significant cutovers (commissioning a project / making it operational) with sub-department Task Managers and their work forces. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and/or comparable applications. Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, and/or comparable systems. Must be available 24 hours 7 days per week as required. Must have valid driver's license.
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Engineering Management, Civil EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Salary Range:
$100K -- $150K
Minimum Qualification
Engineering Management, Civil EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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