High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's preferred in Business Management, Civil/Construction Engineering, or Marketing.
5+ years of experience in railroad operational or sales leadership roles.
3+ years of experience in P&L management and budgeting.
Knowledgeable in FRA Title 49 Part 213 and Part 214 track safety standards.
Expertise in rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with advanced proficiency in MS Office.
Valid State Driver's License required, CDL preferred (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
Responsibilities
Ensure staff comply with safety and operational guidelines.
Manage operations including inspections and repairs of tracks and signals.
Prepare annual budgets and set financial and sales targets with leadership.
Analyze monthly KPI reports and address discrepancies with the team.
Report on project statuses and financial results regularly.
Oversee accurate inventory management and reporting.
Assign and dispatch crews and equipment for maintenance projects.
Establish headcount targets and participate in candidate interviews.
Lead, motivate, and train staff to meet company objectives.
Collaborate with engineers and subcontractors during project planning and execution.
Manage customer relationships and contribute to the sales process in the region.
Assess future customer needs to drive regional revenue growth.
Benefits
Continuous training and leadership development opportunities.
Ability to work in diverse environments and manage expansive remote areas.
Collaboration with a network of engineers and professional teams.
Engagement in a critical sector with significant infrastructural impact.
Performance-driven culture focused on safety and operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Area Manager
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for ensuring the staff are conducting their work in a safe, efficient, and responsible manner in compliance with federal, local, and company guidelines.
Manage the execution of all operations within assigned area, to include inspections, repair, and construction of tracks, signals, and roadbeds.
Responsible for preparing annual budgets, setting financial goals, and establishing sales targets with various senior leaders within the organization.
Analysis of monthly KPI reporting and coordinating with staff on any discrepancies
Regularly prepares and reports results regarding activity, status of projects, and leads for company financials and sales opportunity pipeline.
Responsible for overseeing the inventory levels are accurate, timely, and managed and reported responsibly.
Oversees the assignment/dispatch of crews and equipment for maintenance and projects within the assigned project, customer, or region.
Responsible for establishing headcount targets and participates in interviewing candidates
Leading, motivating, and training of staff to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
Communicates regularly with staff and participates in leadership meetings and training courses
Actively involved in pre-production planning meetings and collaborates with engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and others to determine project needs.
Manage key customer relationships and participate in sales process within assigned region.
Assessing and analyzing future customer needs to increase revenue within assigned region.
All other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High School Diploma/GED Minimum
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Civil/Construction Engineering, Marketing or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Work Experience Required:
5+ years in railroad operational or sales leadership
3+ years in P&L management and budgeting
Skills & Knowledge Required:
Qualified on FRA Title 49 Part 213 and Part 214 track safety standards
Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and FRA rules/policies
Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations
Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings, right-of-way maps, and construction plans
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Advanced proficiency in MS office
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with others
Ability to work in fluid environments, highly flexible and able to set/adjust priorities with market needs.
Excellent planning and time management abilities
Ability to multitask effectively
Valid State Driver's License - CDL (Or ability to obtain one within 90 days); pass DOT alcohol & drug testing
Physical Demand:
Ability to frequently work in outdoor environment and all weather conditions, covering large/remote territories.
Nonstandard workweeks, 24/7 on-call availability, and long hours.
Ability to frequently lift 50lbs, occasionally up to 70lbs and handle materials.
Extensive walking on ballast and uneven terrain, climining, balancing, bending, kneeling, and crawling.
Ability to operate manual tools, machinery, and hy-rail vehicles.
