Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection Manager

Cordoba Corporation•Sacramento, CA

1d•$125,500 - $233,500•Onsite

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection Manager to join our Transportation Sector. The Railroad Safety and Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Manager is responsible for enforcing compliance with regulatory and contract requirements while directly observing, monitoring, and inspecting railroad construction related activities. Additionally, the Railroad Safety and RWP Manager is responsible for developing, delivering, and managing all components of the federally mandated RWP training program for the client. This position will supervise other employees and support the Authority’s Chief of Safety and Security. The Railroad Safety and RWP Manager is responsible for assisting in construction safety and security and oversight activities related to the program. The ideal candidate will have the responsibility and accountability to develop, make recommendations, and implement continuous improvement for safety and security activities related to the program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Public Safety, or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in training and/or railroad operations
Subject matter expert in 49 CFR 214 Railroad Workplace Safety and OSHA General Industry and Construction requirements
Ability to design, develop, implement, facilitate, evaluate, and measure training and development activities
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification
Experience with transit, freight, or rail infrastructure safety and security programs
Proficiency with safety management systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and manage the RWP training program
Delivers general and railroad safety training, to include applicable elements of 49 CFR 214, to the client, consultant, and contractor staff
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) requirements
Coordinates safety meetings amongst various Staff, consultants, and contractors
Monitor compliance and make recommendations regarding railroad safety program wide
On call for all incident levels related to railroad construction activities to ensure resources and notifications are completed as required. Assist in root cause analysis for incidents with applicable construction contractor(s)
Collaborate with law enforcement, emergency services, and security agencies to align site security measures with broader public safety requirements
Coordinate with external rail partners as applicable including but not limited to adjacent freight and commuter railroads along the HSR alignment
Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to the client's leadership, stakeholders, and oversight bodies regarding railroad safety and security activities
Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency in safety and security initiatives across the program
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Multiple medical and dental insurance plans
Vision insurance
Paid AD&D and life insurance
401k with an industry leading employer match
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
9 paid holidays
Other forms of paid time off
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
Employee assistance program
Well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being