Project Manager - Engineering

Company: Florida East Coast Railway
Location: Fort Pierce
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewPerform a variety of tasks at the direction of the Assistant Chief Engineer Design and Construction that are involved with managing Track, Roadway, Facilities and other duties for the Florida East Coast Railway. The diversity of responsibility and actual tasks to be performed require a flexible mindset and team oriented attitude to support the rapid growth of the Company.ResponsibilitiesThis position will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer - Design & Construction who will assign task as appropriated.Specific activities that will likely be performed on this position include:QA/QC of new track, right of way and bridge construction.Understanding of safety rules, auditing and complianceManage multiple construction activities with a focus on safety, quality and company objectivesDevelop working relationships with third party contractors, suppliers and government agenciesGenerate the scope, schedule and budget parameters for projects.Manage projects with fees of up to several million dollars.Manage the execution of projects within the scope, schedule and budget parameters previously developed.Manage subordinate staff in the performance of the project.Report performance by generating maintenance of project reporting documents.Identify and resolve issues related to the performance of the project, including generation of the scope of work.Scheduling, developing and implementing QA/QC plans for projects.Assist in identification and preparation of proposals for future projects.Understand FDOT & Fedral required submittlas.Other Variety of task will be performed at this level include:Preparation of construction documents and specifications.Preparing reports for billing purposes.Lead meetings with government officials, sub-contractors and third party participants.Staying on and managing more than one project at a time.90% of the time will be in the fieldProvide administrative and operations support as may be needed to all departmentsQualificationsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEA Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or 10 years related experience and/or training in all aspects of project management. Railroad construction experience preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as data analysis associated with overhaul, periodic maintenance and supplier contracts. Ability to evaluate technical information associated with engineering reports and analysis.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust have high degree of computer skills in Windows operating systems, use Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel programs and project management. Must be able to use estimating software in this field. Must also have ability to operate and utilize CADD applications.LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, OR REGISTRATIONSMust have Florida driver's license; Lone Roadway Workers Safety certification, and 49 CFR 213.7 A & B requirements.PHYSICAL DEMANDS. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become loud when performing duties in the field.

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