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RailroadConstructionOperationsManager
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“Railroad Construction Operations Manager. Skills: Operations management, Process management, Personnel management, Budget management. Manage execution of operations. Oversee assignment/dispatch of crews and equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
Manage operations in accordance with annual budgeted revenue and profitability metrics
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
General knowledge of rail maintenance and construction operations, Manage operations, personnel and processes, Proficient in all MS Office software, Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines, Deal with fluid environments, Set and adjust priorities
What You'll Do.
Manage execution of operations
Oversee assignment/dispatch of crews and equipment
Manage timely and accurate reporting of administrative functions
Manage local admin team
Participate in management meetings and planning sessions
Develop and manage Area budgets
Forecast equipment needs
Manage all personnel in the Area
Forecast personnel growth needs
Collaborate with Regional VP and other area managers
Allocate personnel and equipment resources
Safety and Environmental (HSE)
Implement and manage HSE program
Ensure compliance with government and HSE standards
Establish and manage Area maintenance plan
Oversee maintenance of local facilities/infrastructure
Perform other duties as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Management meetings; Planning sessions; Cross-regional collaboration
Full Job Description
## Description Title: Railroad Construction Operations Manager Direct Reports: Superintendents, Area Admins, Specialty Craft (Mechanics, Welders, Drivers) Reporting directly to the Regional Vice President, this role is the key leader/ manager of all operations and administrative functions for the geographic area. This role may have multiple direct reports including operations, sales and administrative functions. While this role required operational expertise, the role is strongly weighted on business management functions. ## Skills General knowledge of rail maintenance and construction operations Capable of managing operations, personnel and processes alike Proficient in all MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) Able to multi-task and meet strict operational and administrative deadlines Must be able to deal with fluid environments. Highly flexible with ability to set and adjust priorities as requirements change ## Responsibilities Manage the execution of all operations in an Area in accordance with annual budgeted revenue and profitability metrics. Oversee the assignment/ dispatch of crews and equipment for maintenance and projects within the area. Manage the timely and accurate reporting of Area specific administrative functions (employee time, AR/AP, Billing, HR, etc). Manage local admin team as required. Participate in management meetings and planning sessions as needed (calls, video, in person, etc) Develop and manage Area budgets Forecast equipment needs and develop CAPEX budget on an annual basis. Manage all personnel in the Area. Work with Regional VP and HR to forecast personnel growth needs, set headcount and conduct evaluations as required. Collaborate with Regional VP and other area managers to allocate personnel and equipment resources across the region and company Set the tone for Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards in the Area. Work with HSE Manager to implement and manage the program. Responsible for compliance with all go
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