Director of Overhead Contact Systems

Herzog•Saint Joseph, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking a Director of Overhead Contact Systems in St. Joseph, Missouri to join our team. This role involves leading business development for Rail Traction Electrification (RTE) projects, including developing estimates, proposals, and participating in interviews. The Director will monitor the RTE market, develop client relationships, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for direct reports. They will also be responsible for hiring and training key personnel, managing strategic alliances, staying updated on industry advancements, and reporting on divisional operations and budgets. A key requirement is regular engagement and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors, along with regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in building Systems Divisions at a Senior Management level, including development of processes and procedures, team building, training, and mentoring.
Installation of Overhead Contact Systems, including Single Wire Fixed Tension (SWFT), Single Wire Auto Tension (SWAT), Simple Catenary Auto Tension (SCAT), Simple Catenary Fixed Tension (SCFT) and Overhead Conductor Rail/Bar.
Installation of Traction Power Third Rail Systems.
Senior Project Management and Senior Construction Management throughout the project life cycle, tender through closeout.
Intimate, hands-on knowledge of RTE installation, material, and equipment.
Material takeoff and buy out, including experience in procurement of commodity futures.
Have an established network of owners, vendors, and peers within the RTE industry.
Experience in planning and executing detailed tie-ins and cutovers.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Additional knowledge of other mass transit systems including Traction Power Substations, Communications and Signal/Train Control would be beneficial for this position.
Experience working with High Speed Rail preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading business development to pursue Rail Traction Electrification (RTE) projects.
Development of project estimates, project proposals and participation in project interviews.
Continually monitor the RTE market for potential contracting opportunities, packaging and presenting opportunities to Executive Management.
Develop and manage relationships with key clients, vendors, and stakeholders, this includes strategic alliances and teaming for project pursuit.
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for RTE direct report Managers and Field Supervision.
Identify and hire, and/or train from within, key personnel to fill Management, Field Supervision and Craft roles.
Manage strategic alliances between other Company Divisions to achieve corporate goals, strategies, and organizational objectives.
Continually monitor the RTE industry for advances in technology, industry best practices and changed standards.
Management and reporting of divisional operations and performance.
Development and management of Division/Project budgets and cost to complete.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.