Rail Construction Manager

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns. Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients’ needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Construction Manager in Chicago, IL to supervise planning, coordination, and implementation of railway, tunnel, and/or bridge construction projects in efforts to continue expanding our growing construction services practice. This growing group of Construction Managers (CM's), Resident Engineers, and Inspectors are focused on providing construction services to clients across the nation. We are looking for a railway-focused leader who will collaborate with our CM's focused on serving our clients to provide high quality construction services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
  • Develop, maintain, distribute, and update project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans
  • Conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met for each assigned project
  • Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures on the projects
  • Sustain continuous improvement for all project processes
• Provide inspection, field engineering, technical advisement for issues related to civil, tunnel, track, and bridge construction activities, as-needed.
• Review project proposal and scope of work to determine schedule, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project completion, assisting in contract negotiations, as required.
• Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.  
• Oversee and mentor junior staff.
• Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings as required.  
• Coordinate with design review on RFIs and other issues.
• Coordinate and lead project progress meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Oversee coordination of staging, and shutdown/start-up operations to ensure uninterrupted rail, yard or facility operations.  
• Possess proven Client Management Skills including:
  • Develop and maintain client relations to ensure satisfaction
  • Interface with Key stakeholders and community public outreach programs, as needed
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Two-year degree required
• 10+ years experience in related construction oversight required 
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license a plus 
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) a plus
• Familiarity with working in and around active rail facilities preferred
• Ability to obtain Track safety certification and railroad background check 
• Proven experience working for freight and/or passenger rail clients desired
• Demonstrated proficiency in project safety, scheduling (CPM scheduling, Primavera, Microsoft Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality management, and project/document controls
• Ability to manage various levels and numbers of staff
• Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants (Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential)
• Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, on budget, and of the utmost quality
• Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence
• Coordinate project with activities of government regulatory or other government agencies.

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.