GDOT Railroad Crossing Deputy Program Manager

Atlas Atlas • Duluth, GA

31d

About The Position

Atlas has been providing Section 130 grade crossing program management and technical services to the GDOT Office of Utilities since 2005 with our current contract focused on CSX at-grade crossings only. Work involves grade crossing corridor studies, signing and marking improvement projects, and limited scope (minor design) projects let to construction using the GDOT Plan Development Process. This position primarily seeks a candidate with management skills to support the Program Manager in handling the coordination of the overall active task orders for the GDOT Section 130 CSX railroad (RR) crossing program. This involves the management of Atlas staff working on the program as well as working closely with the GDOT Office of Utilities, GDOT Office of Procurement, GDOT Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and consultant team members. Candidate is expected to assist with project schedules, budgets, and other task order management to ensure the timely delivery of projects under the RR crossing program. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Requirements

• BSCE
• Efficiency in MicroStation, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Goggle Earth (kmz files) and Street View.
• 10+ years experience, preferably collectively both in highway and traffic and/or railroad engineering.
• Project controls experience P6 and/or Microsoft Project
• Knowledge of GDOT procurement process
• Knowledge of task order scoping and negotiation process
• Knowledge of GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP)
• Knowledge of MUTCD and Georgia RR crossing S&M engineering standards and practices
• Experience with S&M projects not involving highway construction
• Knowledge of RR crossing pre-emption operation and Georgia pre-emption practice
• Knowledge RR crossing signal and crossing surface standards and engineering
• Knowledge of GDOT processes with respect to RRs and RR public projects processes
• Knowledge of the Georgia RR network

Nice To Haves

• Registration as a Georgia Professional Engineer is preferable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not required
• Some supervisory experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Candidate needs to possess the technical knowledge to lead the identification and development of conceptual crossing safety projects, and lead or assist in project development from project concept through delivery of final plans.
• This program assists and supports clients and highway engineers with Railroad (RR) related elements and RR coordination of highway projects.
• Supervision and QA/QC of the crossing safety related work of others is required.
• The position requires client interface and a suitable combination of RR crossing or highway and traffic engineering knowledge and experience
• Develop alternative conceptual safety improvements, and make recommendations
• Lead the preparation of large scale RR crossing signing and marking (S&M) project plans including field plan review responses
• Review the RR-related elements of highway projects such as S&M, construction staging as concerns the RR, and conceptual traffic signal RR crossing pre-emption
• Highway project RR coordination
• Provide guidance and QA/QC for RR-related work of Atlas subconsultants
• Represent Atlas at GDOT meetings and support GDOT at GDOT-local government meetings and represent the GDOT RR crossing safety program in meetings and communications with the RR, other GDOT groups, local officials and the public, including, and document meetings and action items.
• Maintain and further the positive client relationship with prompt responsiveness and on-time performance
• Coordinate with the consultant team members on the review of RR Force Account Estimates and Agreements

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees