GENERAL SUMMARY:
Manages the resources and activities of the Operations & Maintenance contractor, subcontractors and third parties involved in inspection, maintenance, design and construction activities along the right-of-way owned by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the Forth Worth Transportation Authority. The Maintenance of Way disciplines include track, bridges & other structures, facilities, communications & signals. This position oversees projects and contracts totaling $20,000,000 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures safety is of the upmost importance for the Trinity Rail Express (TRE) related to maintenance of way activities for all parties on the Service Property.
2. Plans, develops, implements and manages programs, procedures, and standards for the rail corridors interfacing with agencies staff, contractors, and Federal and State agencies related to the maintenance of way activities including but not limited to bridge engineering, track, communications, signals, construction, operations and safety issues.
3. Defines, upholds and directs maintenance of way standards (e.g. AREMA, FRA, etc.) for engineering, design, construction and maintenance activities that impact the authorities property.
4. Manages and oversees the activities of the maintenance of way contractor for the TRE and Madill Corridors.
5. Plans and develops work schedules for projects including preventative maintenance, inspections, design, construction, repairs and upgrades to the systems and right of way; including third party projects.
6. Acts as the main point of contact for engineering efforts with DART, FWTA, federal, state and local agencies, consultants, freight railroads and Amtrak.
7. Develops independent cost estimates for projects and programs within the Service Property.
8. Develops operating and capital budgets for projects and programs; including budget monitoring and variance reporting.
9. Oversees implementation and performance on all infrastructure capital and construction projects impacting the Service Property.
10. On behalf of the DART Commuter Rail & Railroad Management staff, reviews design submittals, rights-of-entry requests or third party work to be performed on the Service Property.
11. Performs various duties to include responding to emergency conditions and issues including coordination with the operations and maintenance contractor and any third party contractors.
12. Is on call 24/7/365; including weekend duty assignments on a rotating basis with other departmental personnel.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Structural or Civil Engineering or related field.
2. Nine (9) years progressively responsible experience in structural engineering and railroad construction projects, contracts, maintenance of way activities (track, bridges, facilities, communications & signals) and railroad operating rules to include six (6) years of experience supervising staff and/or consultants and contractors involved in engineering, construction or maintenance of way activities. Preferred experience with bridge engineering, forces, stresses in bridges and bridge components, safe loading conditions, inspection and maintenance procedures and design and construction repairs and modifications to bridges.
3. Must be capable of developing complex project cost estimates and schedules including planning, engineering, design, construction, inspections, testing, oversight and commissioning as required.
4. Must be familiar with the General Code of Operating Rules (GCOR).
5. Must be familiar with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Rules and Regulations including but not limited to 49 C.F.R. Parts 213, 214, 225, 233, 234, 235 and 236.
6. Must be able to traverse diverse terrain typically found on or near an operating railroad or construction site.
7. Must attend, pass and maintain a current roadway worker protection status.
8. Must have a valid Texas Class A, B or C Drivers License, no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one DWI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months in order to operate DART or FWTA vehicles.
9. Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to section, division, department and DART and FWTA in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
10. Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) from the State of Texas.
11. Substantial interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively in writing and in-person with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees, contractors, consultants, federal, state and local government entities, freight railroads, DART and FWTA Boards of Directors and others.
12. Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
13. Ability to step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities. Read situations quickly. Good at focused listening. Can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably. Can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise.
14. Ability to blend people into teams when needed. Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team. Shares wins and successes. Fosters open dialogue. Lets people finish and be responsible for their work. Defines success in terms of the whole team. Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
15. Ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects. Sets objectives and goals. Breaks down work into the process steps. Develops schedules and task/people assignments. Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks. Measures performance against goals. Evaluates results.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to traverse diverse terrain typically found on or near an operating railroad or construction site. Works in a variety of working environments. Approximately 60% of the time works in a normal office environment where there is minimal exposure to dust, noise or extreme temperatures. Approximately 40% of the time works in a field environment which could involve working conditions such as working on ballast, walking up and down steep embankments, walking along active railroad tracks, walking across active railroad bridges, being near fast moving trains, and working around dust, noise, petroleum products and chemicals while visiting the operating facilities. All incumbent exposures will be controlled through adhering to all policies and procedures, which include safety precautions, regulations and the use of personal protective equipment.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

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