Rail Construction Manager

HDR • Rosemont, IL

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About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The primary duties of the Rail Construction Manager will be to oversee construction management and inspection services for track and civil, structural, and other construction types for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with Class I railroads, transit agencies, short line railroads, and industrial clients. Civil and track construction management assignments may include siding and mainline construction, special trackwork, utilities, drainage features, PTC and signal and communications construction. Structural construction management may include railroad underpasses and retaining wall construction and public agency overpass inspection/coordination. Project management responsibilities may include managing scope, budget and schedule as well as development of project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls. Candidate must be able to direct and mentor staff, manage projects and assist as Resident Engineer on projects. Position will require client and stakeholder meeting, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
• Strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• US employment authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in railroad engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Local project experience
• Experience as a Project Manager
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in construction management

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction management and inspection services for track and civil, structural, and other construction types for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with Class I railroads, transit agencies, short line railroads, and industrial clients.
• Manage scope, budget and schedule.
• Develop project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls.
• Direct and mentor staff.
• Manage projects.
• Assist as Resident Engineer on projects.
• Conduct client and stakeholder meetings.
• Perform site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection.

Benefits

• Employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected.
• Empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
• Culture of inclusion.
• Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior