District Manager - Rail (Full-Time)

NRSS•Naperville, IL

1d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a District Manager - Rail to support field services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, and/or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, Railroad Operations or comparable industry.
Proven experience as a District Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrated team building and verbal/oral skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well organized.
Strong technical writing ability.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Direct, develop, and evaluate projects using accepted project management methodologies.
Develop criteria for evaluating programs, schedules, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
Develops project schedules, work plans, resources requirements, cost estimates, and projections.
Monitor and manage project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract and/or specifications.
Identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
Compile and distribute project information, status reports, and project expenditures.
Create documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.
Monitor and manage employee overtime and expenses.
Plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Responsibilities

Manage rail, transit, and/or roadway projects.
Manage staff and activities for projects varying in size and complexity and coordinate schedule, procedures, and resources needed to accomplish project objectives.
Establish work plans and staffing for each phase of project and arrange for recruitment and/or assignment of project personnel as required.
Communicate with executives and recommend project alternatives and/or schedule changes.
Manage all aspects of the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required.
Prepare project reports for management, client, and/or others.
Effectively lead and coordinate the activities of the team.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
Identify and manage tasks as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.