Railroad Grade Crossing Project Manager
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Grade Crossing Engineering Project Manager
Our Railroad team is seeking a Grade Crossing PM to join our Grade Crossing team in Fort Worth, TX. Benesch’s Railroad Division comprises highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working to design and maintain active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions for various rail projects. If you are seeking a rewarding career that offers growth in a technical discipline consider yourself to be passionate about Railroads, and want to contribute to the success of the railroad industry, apply today!
The ideal candidate for this position will excel in analysis, documentation, and reporting, efficiently manage correspondence, and provide timely progress updates. They ensure tasks are completed within budget and schedule, adhere to quality control procedures and design standards, and demonstrate leadership by supporting and training junior staff.
Location
This role is based at our Fort Worth, TX, office and requires travel to various project sites to meet project requirements.
The Impact You Will Have
- Perform, document, and generate reports that detail analyses, investigations, and computations related to assigned activities.
- Draft and manage correspondence regarding issues associated with assigned tasks.
- Regularly report progress on work and the status of remaining tasks within the budget, and address other technical issues to the Project Manager.
- Implement quality control procedures in accordance with the Project Quality Management Plan.
- Ensure completion of assigned tasks within the designated schedule and budget.
- Familiarize oneself with and apply relevant design standards and codes.
- Assist in training subordinates and offer support as needed.
- Willingly take on any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
What You Will Need
- Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Senior-level experience managing railroad Grade-Crossing safety projects and traffic signal engineering is required.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in traffic signal operations is preferred.
- Possess intermediate knowledge of appropriate software.
- Demonstrate familiarity with applicable codes and standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate understanding of the principles and practices relevant to one or more areas of expertise.
- Proficiency in software tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Windows, and Microsoft Office products. #LI-MM1
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Professional Development
- Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
- Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
- Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
- Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
- Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits
- Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
- Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
- Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
- Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
- Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Employee Engagement
- At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
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