Rail Infrastructure Manager
AECOM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $277,000 per year
About the role
- Lead and manage the delivery and oversight of rail infrastructure components, including trackwork, guideway, civil structures, drainage, and related assets
- Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with technical requirements, contract specifications, safety standards, and program goals
- Monitor construction progress, schedules, cost controls, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely and on-budget project delivery
- Coordinate infrastructure interfaces with rail systems disciplines such as overhead catenary system, train control, traction power, communications, and system integration
- Review and evaluate technical submittals, engineering documents, construction plans, and contractor deliverables for quality and compliance
- Identify and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues impacting infrastructure delivery
- Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes related to infrastructure scope
- Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices across infrastructure activities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, right-of-way, utilities, safety, and regulatory stakeholders
- Provide leadership in construction oversight, field coordination, and stakeholder engagement
- Prepare executive reports, briefings, and performance updates for senior management
- Support strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts related to rail infrastructure delivery.
Requirements
- BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in rail or transportation infrastructure project delivery, construction management, or engineering oversight
- Experience working on large-scale, complex transportation or rail infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across technical interfaces
- Knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, scheduling, and risk management principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 15+ years with rail construction overseeing delivery for large-scale infrastructure programs
- Strong history of track and system construction, maintenance and rehabilitation, a hands-on application is preferred
- Familiarity with rail infrastructure standards and integration with rail systems (track, traction power, train control, communications)
- Experience with systems integration and commissioning coordination
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to rail infrastructure projects
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
rail infrastructureconstruction managementengineering oversightrisk managementcontract administrationschedulingsystems integrationtrack constructionmaintenancerehabilitation
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationnegotiationstakeholder managementteam coordinationproblem-solvingstrategic planningcontinuous improvementcollaborationlogistical resolution
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license