Assistant Chief Engineer Structures

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Field Operations Management

Job Summary

SUMMARY:
The person in this position personally supervises and participates in bridge-maintenance and gang-work activities. This person works with and through region-level maintenance-of-way (MoW) leaders to develop region-specific plans for managing the construction and maintenance of bridges culverts and other track-related structures; provides guidance on the condition of existing structures; develops consolidated prioritized maintenance plans; and develops construction budget estimates as well as detailed construction estimates. This person also coordinates the use of outside contractors as required on a project-by-project basis to ensure the best safety quality and cost performance. He or she also actively pursues or supports the pursuit of public and/or other sources of funding for infrastructure construction and maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
In consultation with the regional MoW teams develop and implement a structures inventory bridge/culvert maintenance program and supporting policies to ensure structures are fit for use and to optimize utilization of maintenance funds (expense and capital) and equipment
Personally conduct structure-condition assessments as appropriate; develop and deliver training to regional bridge and gang maintenance staff regarding same
Provide central support for regional purchase of structure-maintenance parts and supplies (e.g. identify preferred vendors negotiate favorable pricing etc.)
Thoroughly understands railroad-bridge construction specifically heavy-timber construction
Competently read plans assess site conditions and establish safe practical methods for handling material and labor on the project site as well as to and from the project site
Incorporate safe sound and economical construction practices
Possess an intimate knowledge of labor performance construction procedures and material costs to develop yearly maintenance-construction budgetary estimates as well as detailed maintenance-construction costs
Procure all permits (federal state and local)
Procure all construction materials equipment and manpower
In consultation with the safety director develop housekeeping and safety programs for the regional bridge-maintenance gangs
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection regulations
Familiarity with FRA fall-protection regulations as well as G&Ws internal policy regarding bridge safety
Computer literacy in Word Excel etc.
Railroad-infrastructure construction and maintenance experience including infrastructure assessment project management estimating and budget management
Valid drivers license

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:
High school diploma with five years in heavy-timber construction and estimating
Associate degree in civil engineering technology construction management or similar or diploma from an accredited vocational/trade school in carpentry is a plus

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or any other protected status under federal state or local laws.