[Remote] Track Engineering Manager (Design)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GFT is an AEC firm focused on transportation infrastructure and related engineering services. The Track Engineering Manager will lead transit and freight rail design projects, manage project delivery and multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships, and provide technical leadership for high-quality track designs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall Track Project Management including scope development, contract negotiations, staff management, project delivery, quality, and safety
• Serve as lead Track Engineer on projects
• Assures that projects are completed within the allocated time and budget
• Provide team leadership and technical expertise
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of junior engineers and technicians serving as direct reports to the Track Manager
• Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model
• Assists with writing proposals and making presentations
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies such as AREMA
• Serves as a technical specialist for the organization for an assigned area of responsibility
• Perform Independent Reviews of major projects

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering field required
• 20+ years of progressive experience in design of major transit/freight rail engineering transportation projects
• Strong communications skills
• Strong experience working with transit agencies and/or Class 1 Railroads
• Ability to lead civil/track aspects on multiple assignments
• Strong experience in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, construction phasing, and construction schedules
• Extensive working knowledge of OpenRail Designer and Civil3D platforms
• Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and various engineering and scheduling software
• Professional Engineer license required
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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