Head of Light Rail Operations & Safety

COMTO; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Roads Transit in Norfolk, VA is seeking a dynamic Manager of Rail Transportation to lead the Light Rail Operations, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient service for the region.

The role directs Supervisors and Operators, collaborates with Maintenance teams, and oversees training, safety programs, and performance metrics, while managing budgets and labor relations to deliver high-quality transit on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Transportation Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in the operation of a Light Rail System in a unionized environment.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, day to day leadership for the Rail Transportation department.
• Plans, develops, implements and oversees light rail SOPs, emergency procedures and rulebook.
• Oversees all light rail Operations training and certification programs.
• Participate in strategies, goals, objectives and performance indicators.
• Establish a Rail Operations Control Center for routine and emergency responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork in unionized environment

Knowledge of rail rules

Education

Associates Degree in Transportation Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hampton Roads Transit in Norfolk, VA is seeking a dynamic Manager of Rail Transportation to lead the Light Rail Operations, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient service for the region.

The role directs Supervisors and Operators, collaborates with Maintenance teams, and oversees training, safety programs, and performance metrics, while managing budgets and labor relations to deliver high-quality transit on time and within budget.