Project Manager - Operations Coordination

RailPros•Newark, NJ

About The Position

As the Force Account Coordinator at RailPros, you will act as the primary point of contact to ensure effective communication and coordination between operating railroads, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders. Your role will focus on monitoring , oversight , and reporting of force account services essential for project success.

Requirements

Knowledge of Railroad Operations: Familiarity with railroad operations, especially on the Northeast Corridor Line .
Understanding of Policies and Procedures: Knowledge of railroad operating policies and procedures for outage scheduling, flag protection, and force account operations.
Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively coordinate with various stakeholders.
High School Diploma .
RWP Training .
Minimum of 10 years of railroad operating experience .

Nice To Haves

20+ years of railroad operating experience .
Experience in capital project coordination .
Railroad Safety Training certification for all impacted railroads.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with operating railroads and contractors to facilitate all pre-construction requirements , including force account planning , safety plans , contractor orientation, and entry permits.
Ensure safe operations during construction by working closely with railroads and contractors.
Facilitate outage requests and manage force account support to optimize resource utilization.
Maintain records and report on force account support and outages.
Provide weekly/monthly reports to railroads on force account services, work activities, and progress, ensuring efficient use of track outages and personnel.
Oversee the use of track outages , scheduling, and processing requests for track access, protection, flagging, work trains, and test trains.
Coordinate resource planning and support needs with contractors and railroads.
Serve as the liaison between railroads and contractors to monitor and report on force account work and track outages.
Facilitate the development and approval of Site-Specific Safety Work Plans (SSSWP) and coordinate flagging and outage requests.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance : Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional Coverage Plans : Accident plan, critical illness plan, and hospital indemnity with employee-to-family coverage.
Legal ID, Shield ID, Pet Insurance.
Life & Disability Insurance : Employer-paid with additional voluntary options available.
Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with employer match.
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous paid time off.
Wellness Programs : Access to various wellness initiatives and resources.
Discount Programs : Exclusive discounts on products and services.
Company Merchandise Allowance : Company-funded allowance for our online store.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) : With employer match.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) : Employer-funded.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) : For dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Support for personal and professional challenges.
Professional Development : Opportunities for training and career growth.
Work-Life Balance : Initiatives designed to support a balanced and fulfilling work life.