Railroad Operations Coordinator Gateway
Paramus, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description:
Arcadis is seeking aRailroad Operations Coordinatorto support one of themost iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).
We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of theMPA Delivery Partner team selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation and is designed to strengthen mobility enhance resiliency and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.
The project encompasses the construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.
This is more than just a job its a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programthat will reshape rail transportation drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing multidisciplinary team you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.
If youre seeking to make a meaningful lasting impact while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry this is your moment.
Role Accountabilities:
- Act as the primary liaison between the GDC Amtrak freight rail operators and other stakeholders to facilitate coordination and communication.
- Ensure all parties are aligned on project schedules operational requirements and rail access needs minimizing disruptions to existing rail services.
- Develop and manage schedules for track access work windows and rail service interruptions in coordination with Amtrak and freight rail operators.
- Ensure all project activities near or on active rails lines adhere to established safety and operational standards.
- Leverage extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities such as rail movement scheduling and labor requirements.
- This role requires in-depth expertise in railroad operations safety compliance and labor coordination as well as the ability to navigate complex interactions between construction needs and existing rail operations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Transportation Engineering Logistics or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 15-20 yearsPrevious experience coordinating operations for Amtrak and/or freight rail projects.
- Familiarity with relevant federal state and industry regulations related to railroad operations and safety.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of railroad operations including experience with safety compliance and labor coordination.
- Proven ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with multiple parties particularly within complex rail environments.
- Experience developing and managing track access schedules work windows and service interruptions.
- Extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics enabling technical guidance on rail project activities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address and resolve operational conflicts.
- High attention to detail particularly with safety and compliance requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to a multi-stakeholder environment.
Why Arcadis
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.
Together we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $150000 - $215000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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About Company
Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets. We are more than 27,000 people, in over 70 countries, who are dedicated to improving quality of life. We do so by developing innovative solutions to create liveable cities, to establish a people-cent ... View more