Program Manager - Transit Rail
Program Manager - Transit Rail
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Job Description
AECOMs Greater Pennsylvania Area (GPA) rail operations practice has an opportunity available for a Rail Program Manager and Operations Lead. In this role this person will be responsible for reporting to the Transit Rail team and the Transit Planning practice in Philadelphia PA and throughout the AECOM East Region. Works with local national and global rail leaders to create a national and global rail operations center of excellence within AECOM. This is a hybrid role based in Philadelphia PA.
SUMMARY:
The Rail Program Manager and Operations Lead will work with the Transportation & Environmental Planning group as well as the Engineering groups and support a broad range of technical assignments.
The successful candidate may be asked to serve as an AECOM team and/or discipline lead project manager and/or technical task leader on selected projects and will coordinate cooperate and work collaboratively with others within multiple AECOM regions. Clients may include Amtrak Departments of Transportation public rail agencies railroads private operators and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES of this role include but may not be limited to the following:
Advancing an integrated approach to rail infrastructure design and service planning and overall responsibility for managing rail network simulation projects/tasks and contributing to preliminary design and final design of rail infrastructure projects as appropriate including intercity rail regional/commuter rail freight rail and high-speed rail throughout the United States.
- Oversees railroad service planning and operations analysis including high level runtime and detailed rail network simulation modeling
- Team building staff mentoring business development and program/project management and planning.
- Interfaces with clients including railroads passenger rail agencies and modelers
- Translates client goals into deliverable modeling tasks
- Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
- Provides in-depth Quality Control and Quality Assurance for design/project management/program management.
- Identifies discrepancies in results.
- Provides guidance to modelers/analysts
- Interpret and advise on modeling logic and railroad operating rules as necessary
- Verify modeling outputs results are realistic and client aligned
- Characterize modeling results into clear digestible reports and presentations
- Coordinate and iterate with other rail planning disciplines including design teams
- Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with little supervision.
- Performance at this level requires developmental experience in a professional position.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership
- Familiarity with passenger rail-sponsoring agencies (DOTs rail authorities Amtrak etc.)
- Experience with business development and client relations
- Experience with rail simulation modeling software including Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) and Viriato
- Previous experience with rail planning
- Demonstrated experience with MS Office suite of programs
- Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 12 years of relevant experience including 4 years of leadership
- Experience operating passenger and/or freight equipment
- Experience working in railroad Transportation departments working on trains and field management positions
- Experience in railroad service design both scheduling and capacity planning
- Experience rolling stock and maintenance requirements including passenger and freight equipment
- Experience with rail infrastructure such as track and signal systems
- Experience with Federal Railroad Administration discretionary grant programs including Corridor Identification and Development Program
- Demonstrated leadership skills and communication skills requiring client interaction
Additional Information :
- Sponsorship for this role is not available
- Relocation support is not available for this position
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include 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 and employee stock purchase plan.
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What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
