Railroad Projects Manager

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a Railroad Projects Manager in Jefferson City to lead coordination of railroad-related projects and programs. You will oversee review and approval of plans impacting railroad right of way and direct statewide safety initiatives at highway-rail grade crossings.

The role requires collaboration with railroads, department staff, local agencies, and other stakeholders, with responsibilities performed under general supervision.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Five years of highway/transportation engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate approval of bridge and roadway plans with railroad officials.
• Negotiate contract provisions for highway projects over railroad right-of-way.
• Manage statewide highway-rail grade crossing safety improvement program.
• Supervise Railroad Section staff and coordinate project delivery.
• Serve as primary railroad coordination resource among railroads, agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Engineering coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Location: 105 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position: The Railroad Projects Manager leads coordination of railroad-related project and program activities for the Railroad Section, fostering partnerships among railroad companies, department staff, local agencies, and other stakeholders. The position oversees the review and approval process for roadway, bridge, and crossing projects affecting railroad right of way, facilities, or operations. This position also manages statewide initiatives that enhance safety at highway-rail grade crossings. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

• Coordinate approval of the department's bridge and roadway engineering plans and contract specifications from railroad officials and negotiate various aspects of plans and designs for all rail projects.
• Coordinate contract job special provisions for highway projects in which work will be performed on or over railroad right of way and seek approval of these provisions from railroads.
• Manage statewide highway-rail grade crossing safety improvement program; prioritize potential crossing upgrades, identify safety enhancement opportunities, coordinate diagnostic reviews, and evaluate potential crossing closures.
• Supervise and develop Railroad Section project staff; assign and review work, establish priorities, provide technical guidance, and coordinate team activities to ensure effective project and program delivery.
• Serve as the department's primary resource for railroad-related project coordination, providing guidance and facilitating communication among railroads, local agencies, project teams, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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