Railroad Safety & Roadway Worker Protection Manager

AECOM•Fresno, CA

13h•$100,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Railroad Safety & Roadway Worker Protection Manager at our AECOM Fresno, CA Office. Under the direction of the Deputy Program Safety and Security Director, the Railroad Safety & Roadway Worker Protection 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 California High Speed Rail (HSR). This position will supervise other employees and support the Authority’s Chief of Safety and Security. The Railroad Safety & Roadway Worker Protection Manager is responsible for assisting in construction safety and security and oversight activities related to the program. This position has the responsibility and accountability to develop, make recommendations, and implement continuous improvement for safety and security activities related to the program.

Requirements

BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
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
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

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in training and/or railroad operations

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 Authority, 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 HSR 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