Construction Railway Operations Manager

Colas Rail APAC; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colas Rail APAC in Pasig, Philippines, seeks a Senior Railway Operations Manager to lead construction-phase railway operations for NSCR project. You will establish governance for access, possessions, PTW, and interface coordination across civil, track, systems, depot and stations.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, managing rail movements and logistics, ensuring safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and guiding stakeholders to secure readiness for handover to operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in railway construction, railway operations, or major rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience in railway access control, possessions, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Knowledge of work train operations, rail logistics, and railway safety management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement railway operational procedures and controls for construction activities.
• Manage railway access, possessions, and worksite coordination across all project areas.
• Ensure operational activities are planned and executed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate operational interfaces between civil, track, systems, depot, and station works.
• Lead operational governance and ensure compliance with railway safety standards.

Skills

Railway operations

Access control

PTW (Permit-to-Work)

Work train operations

Rail logistics

Safety management

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Railway/Transportation Engineering

Job description

Mission

To lead, manage, and oversee all railway operational activities during the construction phase of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project, ensuring the safe, efficient, and coordinated execution of railway access, work train operations, permit-to-work systems, possession management, and construction interfaces. The role is responsible for establishing operational governance, ensuring compliance with railway safety standards, and preparing the project for smooth transition into operational readiness.

Main Responsibilities

Railway Operations Management

• Develop and implement railway operational procedures and controls for construction activities.
• Manage railway access, possessions, and worksite coordination across all project areas.
• Ensure operational activities are planned and executed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate operational interfaces between civil, track, systems, depot, and station works.

Permit-to-Work & Possession Control

• Establish and manage the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for all railway-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with access control, possession rules, and worksite protection requirements.
• Review and approve access requests in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Monitor PTW performance and implement continuous improvements.

Work Train & Rail Logistics Management

• Plan and supervise work train movements and rail-based logistics operations.
• Coordinate the use of railway vehicles, plant, and resources to support construction activities.
• Optimize rail access and logistics to minimize operational conflicts and project delays.
• Ensure all rail movements are conducted in accordance with approved operational procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with railway operational standards, project requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead operational risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action plans related to railway operations.
• Promote a strong railway safety culture across the project.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Act as the focal point for railway operational matters within the project.
• Coordinate with contractors, client representatives, and project teams on operational requirements.
• Lead operational planning meetings and resolve railway access or possession conflicts.
• Provide operational advice and recommendations to project leadership.

Profile

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Railway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or equivalent.

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in railway construction, railway operations, or major rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience in railway access control, possessions, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Knowledge of work train operations, rail logistics, and railway safety management.
• Experience supporting Testing & Commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and multidisciplinary coordination skills.