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Rail Div. - Rail Project Manager (Beaumont or Lufkin))

Full-time

Texas Department of Transportation

Position Information

TxDOT's Rail Division is excited to announce this Rail Project Manager based in the Beaumont District. Lead the railroad coordination for the state highway construction and other railroad-highway safety projects in a fast-growing area of Texas.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career

development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

  • Retirement Plans
  • Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
  • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
  • Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Provides detailed high-level technical expertise and coordination for rail related transportation programs and projects involving multiple design and advanced building construction projects and maintenance projects in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Reports to the Rail Letting Section Director. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials at the federal, state, and local levels, consultants, contractors, special interest groups, and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

- Prioritize and ensure rail agreements are completed prior to the construction ready to let (let date).

- Coordinate construction projects.

- Coordinate with railroads, District and District contractors during construction and closeout of the project

- Manage the planning, administering, and monitoring of railroad coordination for the district.

- Coordinate Category 8 Federal Railway-Highway Safety (Section 130) and the Category 10 Rail Replanking projects at the

district level including fieldwork, inspections, and entering project data and updates into TRIMS.

- Provide advanced technical expertise regarding railroad requirements for construction and maintenance projects such as scope of work, schematics, plans, what is allowed and not allowed on railroad right of way, and necessary agreements,

- Effectively communicate and negotiate with the district project managers, railroads, contractors, and external local entities regarding railroad coordination and agreements; and ensure timely stakeholder approvals.

- Train district project managers, proactively resolve technical issues, and streamline railroad coordination.

- Oversee the Railroad Project Manager Status Update meetings every two weeks.

- Work closely with the Rail Letting and the Rail Grade Crossing teams.

- Keep detailed records in TRIMS and TxDOT Connect databases in a timely manner.

- Ensures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, and policies.

- Coordinate and oversee preparation of engineering design, environmental documents, plans, specifications and estimates for rail construction projects.

- Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies, inspections, forecasts, and assessments.

- Make presentations and/or represent the Rail Division at various district and local meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience : 5 years transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) . Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years railroad related (track and/or signal) construction experience and maintenance experience.

Competencies:

- Setting objectives and goals that support business strategy/results, and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

- Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple railroad projects within area of responsibility to meet short/long term deadlines

- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, specifications, schematics, maps, estimates and compliance requirements

- Establishing a solid knowledge of the railroad industry and infrastructure.

- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting state/federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies specific to functional area

- Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

- Applicable analysis methodologies

- Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques

- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

- American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA)

- Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards.

- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

- Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively

- Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

- Contract development and oversight

- Writing, reviewing, and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards, and procedures.

- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

- Concepts, techniques, and tools used in designing and implementing database management and related technologies.

- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

- Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Setting objectives and goals that support business strategy/results, and adjusting for problems/roadblocks

- Planning, coordinating, and handling multiple railroad projects within area of responsibility to meet short/long term deadlines

- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, specifications, schematics, maps, estimates and compliance requirements

- Establishing a solid knowledge of the railroad industry and infrastructure.

- Researching, analyzing, and interpreting state/federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies specific to functional area

- Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

- Applicable analysis methodologies

- Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques

- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

- Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications and requirements including accessibility standards

- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

- Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively

- Maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

- Contract development and oversight

- Writing, reviewing, and revising documents to include engineering notes, specifications, standards, and procedures

- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data

- Concepts, techniques, and tools used in designing and implementing database management and related technologies

- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

- Maintaining a safe working environment

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

  • This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
  • Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
    • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
  • For Bridge Inspection: Must have completed a comprehensive training course based on the Bridge Inspector's Training Manual or NICET Level III or IV certification in Bridge Safety Inspection within (1) year of date of hire.
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