Track Design Manager

We are currently seeking resumes from highly motivated and well-qualified Track Design Manager professionals with experience in High-Speed Rail projects, seeking a career advancement opportunity to join our growing Rail and Transit team based in our Sacramento (CA) office. Candidates should be energetic, self-motivated, and interested in working with a diverse group of professionals in a team atmosphere.

Job Description

The Track Design Manager will lead the management and production of High-Speed Rail projects, focused on track geometry design per the client's design standards and specifications. Primary duties will include directing and monitoring all aspects of alignment design and track systems, working closely with the design engineering manager and track design leads to develop conceptual designs, detailed designs, cost estimates, bid items, specifications, and technical reports. The preferred candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient, and team-oriented; possesses strong written and verbal communication skills; is willing to mentor and guide junior engineer staff; and is receptive to continuous improvements.

Duties:

• Lead and provide management and direction for a high-quality track geometry on budget and schedule to meet with client's expectations.
• Lead management of High-Speed Track geometry design plans and specifications. design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and other needs
• Ensure QA/QC is performed on each deliverable per project-specific QA/QC procedure and establish project quality expectations among team members
• Collaborate with track design engineers to implement best practices of track geometry.
• Lead team meetings related to track design and attend project team meetings
• Draft and submit project work plan including schedule, budget, and resource needs
• Manage the track plans production schedule and proactively forecast and communicate project development status
• Collaborate with the design engineering manager to ensure proper communication with the production team.
• Collaborate with other disciplines during the project design phase.
• Supervise junior engineer staff and provide input on their performance while serving as track design manager.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering staff
• Support planning and reviewing of project schedule
• Availability to support the TYPSA Group Railway Department in overseas projects.
• Demonstrate clear and concise, verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations.

Job Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent. Master's degree in engineering is a plus.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams, involved in High Speed Rail design projects.
• Proficiency using European High Speed Rail standards to be implemented in new projects in the US.
• Qualified professional who has reached the manager level; capable of providing planning, leadership, direction, and technical expertise to manage complex tasks and multi-discipline projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff, and clients.
• Experience with international infrastructure projects and alternative delivery methods a plus.

Competencies (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

• Communicative - interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
• Analytical - Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
• Conscientious and Organized - Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

Working Conditions and Environment:

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.

AZTEC Culture:

• Action oriented and flexible
• Zealous supporter of clients and teammates
• Thinking toward future and personal growth
• Equitable, inclusive, and diverse
• Collaborative comradery

AZTEC Benefits:

AZTEC offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

AZTEC Overview:

AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc. (AZTEC) is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and provides diversified technical and consulting services to clients in the United States. AZTEC is part of the TYPSA Group, an international consulting engineering firm with over 3,700 employees and more than 50 offices worldwide providing multidisciplinary consulting services in the fields of civil engineering, architecture, and environment. AZTEC has a diverse culture that focuses on providing rich opportunities for its employees.

AZTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, housing status, or any other non-job-related characteristic under applicable law.

Please apply online at www.aztec.us/career.