Rail Systems Coordinator (Construction Engineer V)

Fluor•Fresno, CA

13d•$87,000 - $162,000

About The Position

Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within its Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley. The Rail Systems Coordinator works under the general direction of the Deputy Program Construction Director and supports the delivery and oversight of all rail systems elements within the High-Speed Rail Program. The Rail Systems Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with the design-build teams, project management consultants, and Authority staff to ensure timely resolution of rail systems issues, effective management of system interfaces, and successful project delivery in accordance with program goals and standards. This role works closely with the Construction Office and the Program Delivery team to support all phases of the rail systems implementation, including oversight of systems design, installation, integration, and commissioning activities.

Requirements

Design-build delivery methods for large-scale rail or transportation infrastructure projects
Principles of systems engineering, project management, and construction oversight.
Rail systems disciplines such as train control, traction power, communications, and system integration
Project management tools, scheduling techniques, and risk management practices
Understand the interrelated aspects of rail systems within a complex infrastructure program
Analyze technical documents and data accurately to develop effective solutions and strategies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues
Communicate effectively, demonstrating leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, project management, or a closely related field
Eight (8) years of work-related experience with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure project delivery, rail systems engineering, systems integration, or project/construction management

Nice To Haves

Experience working on large-scale transportation or rail infrastructure projects
Proven ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve project-related issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in rail systems project delivery or oversight
Familiarity with system integration and commissioning of complex rail projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and coordination skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to rail systems projects

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage the oversight of rail systems delivery across all project phases, ensuring alignment with project management processes
Support timely resolution of rail systems-related issues, including design-build coordination, interface management, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning
Monitor construction and systems schedules; review short-term look-ahead plans to confirm critical milestones are achievable and on track
Support issue resolution related to contracts, third parties, and technical matters
Develop, implement, and improve strategies, policies, procedures, and tools to support effective rail systems oversight and delivery
Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices
Provide direct support to the Deputy Program Construction Director on special projects, reporting, and ad-hoc assignments related to rail systems oversight and delivery.
Other related duties may be assigned