Job Summary - Why you'll love this positionJob Location: 105 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO
Why you'll love this position: The Railroad Projects Manager leads coordination of railroad-related project and program activities for the Railroad Section, fostering partnerships among railroad companies, department staff, local agencies, and other stakeholders. The position oversees the review and approval process for roadway, bridge, and crossing projects affecting railroad right of way, facilities, or operations. This position also manages statewide initiatives that enhance safety at highway-rail grade crossings. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Responsibilities - What you'll do- Coordinate approval of the department's bridge and roadway engineering plans and contract specifications from railroad officials and negotiate various aspects of plans and designs for all rail projects.
- Coordinate contract job special provisions for highway projects in which work will be performed on or over railroad right of way and seek approval of these provisions from railroads.
- Manage statewide highway-rail grade crossing safety improvement program; prioritize potential crossing upgrades, identify safety enhancement opportunities, coordinate diagnostic reviews, and evaluate potential crossing closures.
- Supervise and develop Railroad Section project staff; assign and review work, establish priorities, provide technical guidance, and coordinate team activities to ensure effective project and program delivery.
- Serve as the department's primary resource for railroad-related project coordination, providing guidance and facilitating communication among railroads, local agencies, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications - All you need for successMinimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Five years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Special Working Conditions:- Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
- A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
Job Details - More reasons to love this positionMoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.
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