Rolling Stock Mechanical Services Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rolling Stock Mechanical Services Manager. The role is responsible for managing the Rolling Stock Mechanical Services Group, which currently consists of eight experienced consultants, including six full-time employees and two part-time employees. Team members possess industry experience ranging from 10 years to more than 40 years. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of experience in the rail industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with passenger rail vehicles, including passenger cars, locomotives, streetcars, and light rail vehicles.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering designation is desirable.
• Project Management experience is desirable.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in a language in addition to English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage group billability, with a target of 90%.
• Balance workloads across group members to ensure resources remain billable without being overloaded.
• Hire new team members as workloads increase or specialized skills are required to support project activities.
• Lead annual and mid-year performance reviews for all group members.
• Approve weekly timesheets for group members.
• Approve travel requests for group members.
• Approve employee expense reports.
• Work with the Rolling Stock Group Lead to determine annual merit increases and promotions, as appropriate.
• Ensure all group members complete required corporate obligations, including mandatory training.
• Support team members with technical, corporate, and HR-related questions.
• Support business development activities through proposal input and personnel recommendations.
• Manage personal billability, with a target of 80%.
• Project Management.
• Providing vehicle mechanical system expertise to internal and external clients.
• Participating in specification reviews, design reviews, first article inspections, and testing of rail vehicle components and systems.
• Providing feedback and reports to clients and vehicle manufacturers based on specifications, designs, regulations, and professional experience.
• Managing all aspects of client assignments, including estimating, tendering, planning, and execution.
• Ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Ensure each assignment or project is performed by individuals or teams with the appropriate qualifications, professional expertise, and experience.
• Ensure team members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities on each assignment or project.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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