Rail Department Operations Lead

Michael Baker Rail & Transit Practice

Whether moving people or freight, future rail and transit solutions will be determined by energy prices, a shift toward urban living and growing environmental concerns.

Michael Baker helps freight, authority and state Department of Transportation clients meet these modern challenges by providing services that address key industry issues such as state of good repair, capacity, safety, community livability, asset management and maintenance, planning and development for new projects, and the promotion of environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We provide value by first understanding our clients' needs, then working with them as a partner to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions that optimize their opportunities for success.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker International is seeking a Rail Department Operations Lead to oversee the dedicated rail (track, bridge, public project and construction) staff that support project delivery for our national rail clients located across the United States.

In this role, the Rail Department Operations Lead will contribute to operational excellence while supporting the Directors for Rail Bridges, Railway and Civil, Public Projects and Rail Construction.

Key areas of focus beyond managing staff and leading key projects, can include regional resource allocation & work share, technical resource planning support, project management performance oversight, quality control, and financial performance of rail and/or rail-heavy multidisciplinary projects in rail track, rail bridge, rail public projects/owner's rep services and rail construction managers/inspectors.

The successful candidate will report to a Great Lakes Office Executive.

Ideal candidates should be located in Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Nebraska, or Missouri but consideration for a location outside of the states mentioned (but within the United States) will be given to a candidate with key client relationships, staff management experience and other related factors.

What You'll Do

In this position, you will utilize your strong technical skills and communication skills to interface with Michael Baker International staff across various regions to ensure proper execution of work with the highest technical and operational excellence.

As the Rail Department Operations Lead, you will work closely with the National Market Lead, Rail and Transit and discipline specific Directors to prioritize your individual responsibilities and promote collaboration within the rail team in delivering project excellence through all rail & transit services.

Resposibilities:


* Collaborate with Directors for Rail Bridges, Railway and Civil, Public Projects and Rail Construction.


* Potential to serve in key role for local, regional or national rail projects.


* Assist with recruiting and retention, performance management, and development of staff.
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