District Manager - Training & Safety

NRSS•Auburn, CA

18h•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a District Manager - Training & Safety 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

Proven experience as a Manager, Regional Manager, and/or District Manager.
Highly organized with ability to manage high volume of calls and emails.
Proven experience as an instructor in both classroom and field training.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office products and other applicable software.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well organized.
Strong technical writing ability.
Strong technical knowledge in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, and Safety.
Demonstrated team building and verbal/oral skills.
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.
Develop project schedules, work plans, resource 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.
Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, Communication and/or Education (Class 1 Preferred).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Railroad Engineering, Railroad Design, Railroad Construction, Communication and/or Education (Preferred). Equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English (Spanish is a plus).

Responsibilities

Provide various technical classroom training programs.
Maintains positive business relationships with current clients.
Grow the department by executing business to business visits.
Provide various technical on the job training programs.
Provide quality instruction and maintain quality records for internal and/or external clients.
Direct, develop, and evaluate training materials using accepted railroad industry methodologies.
Foster service excellence through document creation, conference calls, auditing, etc.
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.