VP - Track Construction

Brightline Trains•Las Vegas, NV

133d

About The Position

The VP – Track Construction will lead delivery of all track infrastructure for a Class 9 high-speed rail program, from planning and design oversight through construction, testing readiness, and final acceptance. The role is responsible for ensuring track assets meet applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, federal requirements, safety standards, project specifications, and quality requirements. This executive leadership position oversees track design reviews, project management, procurement and contract administration, construction, quality assurance, testing, and turnover. It works closely with civil, systems, overhead contact system (OCS), traction power substation (TPSS), signaling and communications, testing, rolling stock, and operations teams, while serving as an executive point of contact for owners, contractors, engineering consultants, regulatory agencies, and operations stakeholders. The role leads turnover of track infrastructure for dynamic testing, commissioning, and revenue service and has direct supervisory authority, including authority to make or recommend personnel decisions.

Requirements

At least 15 years of railway infrastructure experience, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience delivering railway infrastructure for passenger and/or freight operations.
Extensive experience working with the FRA and applying FRA regulations, safety standards, and project acceptance requirements.
Proven leadership of large, complex transportation infrastructure projects using Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, EPC, or similar delivery models.
Strong experience in track systems, construction management, contract management, project controls, quality management, and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to make data-driven decisions.
Strong communication, critical thinking, and presentation skills, including ability to provide written and verbal direction effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in engineering or an associated discipline.
Demonstrated experience delivering high-speed railway infrastructure at 186–220+ mph (300–350+ km/h).
Direct experience with Class 7, 8, and 9 track design and construction.
Familiarity with international high-speed rail standards and best practices, including EN standards.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of track delivery from design through final acceptance for a Class 9 high-speed rail program.
Provide executive oversight of track design reviews for constructability, maintainability, operational performance, and FRA compliance.
Direct project management activities, including budget, schedule, risk, staffing, and executive reporting.
Lead contract administration, procurement support, change management, claims resolution, and contractor performance.
Oversee construction of ballasted and slab track, turnouts, rail systems, and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate with civil, systems, OCS, TPSS, signaling and communications, testing, rolling stock, and operations teams.
Establish and oversee quality assurance, inspection, testing, and turnover processes leading to infrastructure acceptance.
Ensure compliance with applicable FRA regulations, 49 CFR requirements, project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Serve as the executive interface with owners, contractors, engineering consultants, regulatory agencies, and operations stakeholders.
Lead turnover of track infrastructure for dynamic testing, commissioning, and revenue service.
Exercise direct supervisory responsibility, including hiring, transferring, suspending, laying off, recalling, promoting, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, or effectively recommending such actions.