Manager, Track Engineering

Minimum Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience managing and/or administering large-scale track engineering or general engineering projects, to include experience in technical management and systems integration.

Certification/Licensure

• Railroad Workers Protection (RWP) Certification, level 2 within ninety (90) days of hire
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license

Preferred

• Professional Project Management Certification
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in one of the signatory jurisdictions of the WMATA compact (i.e., Maryland, Virginia, or the District of Columbia).

Medical Group:

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary

The Manager, Track Engineering supervises and manages engineering design and construction activities, which supports WMATA's Office of Track Engineering and Department of Track and Structures programs to provide effective and efficient operation and maintenance of the Metrorail system. The incumbent is responsible for the engineering efforts which relate to the performance of track and track infrastructure related systems and resolution of field problems, as well as review of quality practices.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all operations relating to the maintenance, operation, testing and repair of all tracks, junctions, and appurtenances. Plans and schedules work of subordinate staff to ensure the safe operating condition of WMATA track infrastructures. Develops engineering plans, schedules and estimates for WMATA's systems design and construction program; advises and coordinates with various staff within WMATA.
• Provides overall direction for the resolution of maintenance and engineering problems, referred in by other offices in WMATA. Supervises the work of engineers engaged in design development. Supervises the review and approval of design plans, shop drawings, technical analyses and test documentation submitted to assure conformance with WMATA standard Criteria and contract requirements.
• Directs the technical design and constructability reviews of proposed construction contracts and the final review of as-built drawings. Provides staff comments on the needed improvement of contract specification and drawings. Responds to field construction problems via in-house designs or coordinates with appropriate consultants and section designers.
• Manages value engineering reviews that delineate the advantages and disadvantages of a contractor's proposals and renders conclusion, recommendations, and determination as to the merit of the proposals. Assists internal offices with technical advice pertaining to WMATA construction contracts. Recommends which matters should be taken to court and provides expert witness testimony and similar services when requested.
• Prepares draft annual and long-range forecasts for budgetary and other management purposes, for the Office. Prepares or reviews and presents oral and written reports or recommendations as required. Supervises subordinate staff to include recommending applicant selection, disciplinary actions, resolution of grievances, assigning duties, directing work, conducting performance evaluations.
• Approve leave requests and timesheets, and ensuring appropriate subordinate training is provided. Participates in negotiations with WMATA consultants and others, as necessary.
• Makes recommendations to senior management on the application of new technology for the WMATA's operating systems.
• The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.