AVP Structures at Genesee & Wyoming Inc.

Job Details

Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position works with and through region-level maintenance-of-way (MoW) leaders to develop region-specific plans for managing the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, and other track-related structures. This person provides expert guidance on the assessment of existing structures and the development of consolidated, prioritized maintenance plans; coordinates the use of outside contractors on a project basis to ensure best possible safety, quality, and cost performance; and actively pursues or supports the pursuit of state, federal, and other sources of funding for infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with the regional MoW teams, develop and implement a structures inventory, assessment, and maintenance program (and supporting policies) to ensure structures are fit for use and to optimize utilization of maintenance funds (expense and capital) and equipment
• Personally conduct structure assessments as appropriate; develops and delivers training to regional Maintenance of Way staff regarding same
• Provide central support for regional purchase of structure-maintenance parts, supplies, and consulting services (e.g., identify preferred vendors, negotiate favorable pricing, etc.)
• In consultation with the safety director, develop housekeeping and safety programs for the regional MoW departments
• Audit regional structure-maintenance programs and records periodically, providing corrective guidance as required
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills And/Or Experience

• Ten to fifteen years of railroad-infrastructure management experience, including infrastructure assessment, project management, and budget management
  
  

Required Education And/Or Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in an engineering discipline (e.g., civil, mechanical, etc.); MBA or other financially related degree in addition preferred
• ASCE, PE, or other professional certification preferred
  
  

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.