Rail Operations Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-058
Department: Alaska Railroad Corporation
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 1:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: RR - Non Represented
Range: NR09
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Supports the approval, permitting, and execution of utility and highway authority projects occuring within ARRC Right-of-Way. Provides project cost estimates and project engineering support for capital and non-capital projects to be completed by ARRC forces and/or contractors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides technical support for permitting and executing utility and highway projects within ARRC Right-of-Way including: coordinating with other departments within ARRC for responding to requests for permits for construction of utilities and other structures on railroad property; reviewing permit applications and project plans for compliance with ARRC ROW specifications and coordinating modifications or exemptions as required; attending project concept meetings, plan review meetings, and pre-construction meetings; working with the ARRC ROW Permit Administrator to draft utility agreements, letters of non-objection, permit modifications and temporary construction permits; estimating ARRC activities in support of permitted projects; and completing site visits, inspections, and closeout walkthroughs to ensure conformance with ARRC standards.
Works with ARRC Project Manager, Public Projects to provide support for project work completed by ARRC forces and/or contractors, including engineer's estimates, procurement efforts, coordination, inspection, and closeout efforts.
Develops and maintains a data base of utility and highway authority projects within the ARRC Right-of-Way. Publishes this information in accurate, user friendly formats to track current project status. Establishes and develops unit costs for key railroad operations. Analyzes cost data for potential productivity improvements. Supports unit cost database users (e.g., project managers). Analyzes work reports/field data to support project managers. Assesses productivity of key programs, ensuring accuracy of data based on site visits, work reports and discussions with project managers. Analyzes costs of work activities and interacts with project managers to optimize performance and identify improvements for present and future operations.
Prepares project cost estimates, utilizing unit cost database and input from project managers and other ARRC department personnel. Prepares and refines estimates at various stages of the project, including conceptual design, budgetary development, and AFE (Authorization for Expenditure). Analyzes variances and reports revised estimates to project managers as project progresses and updates unit cost database as required.
Performs other duties as assigned including, but not limited to: occasional weekends on-call per year and maintenance of ARRC documents such as Standard Specifications and Technical Standards
May be required to participate in Incident Command exercises and activities.
FACTOR 1: Technical and Operational Knowledge
Has a working knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and specifications for civil design and construction projects. Demonstrates a working knowledge of project management principles and practices. Exhibits a working knowledge of cost accounting, and engineering design, construction and specifications. Understands and applies applicable industry codes and regulations. Requires a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, and usual office computer software to include, but not limited to, word processing and e-mail.
FACTOR 2: Analytical Skills & Impact
Develops cost estimates for projects and unit costs for railroad operations. Reviews civil, utility and railroad construction projects such as at-grade crossings and highway over or under crossings. Reads and understands contracts, permits, plans and specifications. Negotiates work scopes and costs for both consultant and construction contracts. Acts as agent of the ARRC when reviewing projects occurring within the ARRC Right of Way, reviews work plans, submittals and provides inspections of contractors work. Is familiar with Department of Transportation and other highway authority's procurement processes, budgets and cost control methods, and value engineering to ensure that materials/services are delivered as specified and that costs are controlled, monitored, and reported in accordance with ARRC Finance and federal grant reporting procedures.
FACTOR 3: Supervision and Control
This position will not have direct supervisor responsibility within ARRC. Will have administrative control over professional consulting engineers and construction contractors. Control will include plans review, scope of work, inspection, including compliance, and schedule. Responsible for monitoring projects as they relate to ARRC policies, procedures, engineering standards and safety.
FACTOR 4: Communication
Contacts are with operating departments within ARRC, Grant Administration and Operations Budgets, Purchasing, third party agencies, contractors' supervisors, ARRC supervisors, and the general public. Contacts are for the purpose of developing design requirements, reviewing construction permits, scheduling project work, purchasing material, contracting for construction, and explaining projects.
FACTOR 5: Working Conditions
Work performed approximately 70 percent of time in an office environment and 30 percent in the field, including mainline track, and other ARRC facilities. May be exposed to environmental extremes and occasional hazardous conditions during the course of activities. May be required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch when doing survey work in the field. Work will require occasionally lifting and moving of equipment up to 50 pounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field is required.
Work Experience
Three years of experience in estimating, survey, design, construction, inspection and maintenance of facilities, utilities, highways, railroad track, or structures is required. Requires a thorough knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. One year of experience working with budget and cost control methods is required. Requires a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, and office computer software to include, but not limited to, word processing and e-mail.
Certification/License Requirements
Must have a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE or EIT) Certificate. Must have a valid driver's license.
Additional Required Information
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
IFyou are select for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current drivers record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online:
Contact Information
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
E-Mail:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107500, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan - Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan - Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for represented employees.
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave -accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related engineering?

• Yes
• No

02
Does your application clearly demonstrate at least three years of experience in estimating, survey, design, construction, inspection and maintenance of facilities, utilities, highways, railroad track, or structures?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a thorough knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have at least one year of experience working with budget and cost control methods?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, and office computer software to include, but not limited to, word processing and e-mail?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE or EIT) Certificate?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a valid driver's license?ANDDoes your current driving record reflect TWO OR LESS violations AND no Driving Under the Influence (DUI), or Operating Under the Influence (OUI) convictions within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you able to perform this position's duties with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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