Rail Systems Manager

Herzog•Los Angeles, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is seeking a Rail Systems Manager in Los Angeles, CA to oversee the execution, installation, integration, and commissioning of rail systems, including OCS, TPSS, Train Control, and Communications. This role requires a deep understanding of contract plans, specifications, and technical requirements, working closely with design teams, project leadership, clients, contractors, and subcontractors to develop practical solutions. The manager will coordinate systems construction activities with other project disciplines, manage Systems Integration Testing (SIT), commissioning, and project turnover, and oversee submittal tracking, project logs, correspondence, and documentation. A key aspect of the role is maintaining the Systems project schedule and ensuring proper sequencing of activities to prevent conflicts. The position also involves supporting the development of scopes of work for subcontracts and vendor purchase orders. Regular engagement in Herzog’s culture and predictable attendance are requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to provide technical and construction leadership across Electrification (OCS/TPSS), Signal/Train Control, and Communications Networks, ensuring that systems contractors and civil construction teams work in close coordination to deliver a safe, reliable, and fully integrated project.
Experience managing light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, or other major transit systems construction projects.
Strong understanding of rail construction sequencing, systems integration, and civil-to-systems interfaces.
Experience managing complex construction schedules, track access, outages, and work-zone coordination.
Experience with SAT, SIT, commissioning, and systems acceptance processes.
Strong understanding of construction contract documents, plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change management, and project documentation.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and endorsements as required per position.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Perform light work, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
Occasionally ascend/descend step ladders and/or stairs.
Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
Regularly kneel, bend, and squat.
Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in: Project Management, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or 5+ years of experience in Managing Transit Construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the execution, installation, integration, and commissioning of rail systems, including OCS, TPSS, Train Control, and Communications.
Develop a complete understanding of contract plans, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
Work closely with the design team, project leadership, Client, contractors, and subcontractors to develop timely and practical solutions.
Coordinate systems construction activities with civil, trackwork, structures, stations, and other project disciplines.
Develop and Manage Systems Integration Testing (SIT), Commissioning, Project turnover
Manage submittal tracking, project logs, correspondence, and required project documentation.
Review project documentation and technical submissions for compliance with contract requirements.
Maintain Systems project schedule, ensure systems activities are properly sequenced with civil and track construction to prevent staging conflicts.
Support project leadership with the development of scopes of work for subcontracts and vendor purchase orders.
Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
Other duties as assigned.