Rail Operations Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.  

The Project: 

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.

• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.

• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.

• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You'll Be Responsible For: 

• Act as the primary liaison between the GDC, Amtrak, freight rail operators, and other stakeholders to facilitate coordination and communication. 

• Ensure all parties are aligned on project schedules, operational requirements, and rail access needs, minimizing disruptions to existing rail services. 

• Develop and manage schedules for track access, work windows, and rail service interruptions in coordination with Amtrak and freight rail operators.

• Ensure all project activities near or on active rails lines adhere to established safety and operational standards. 

• Leverage extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities, such as rail movement, scheduling, and labor requirements. 

• This role requires in-depth expertise in railroad operations, safety compliance, and labor coordination, as well as the ability to navigate complex interactions between construction needs and existing rail operations. 

• Oversees project timeframes and budgets, ensuring successful delivery of projects, highlighting any risks, challenges and mitigations.

• Collaborates with relevant stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence.

• Leads and records relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis.

• Partners with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.

You'll need to have:

• In-depth expertise in railroad operations, including safety compliance and labor coordination.

• Proven ability to navigate complex interactions between construction needs and existing rail operations.

• Strong communication and coordination skills to act as the primary liaison between multiple stakeholders, including GDC, Amtrak, and freight rail operators.

• Experience in developing and managing schedules for track access, work windows, and rail service interruptions.

• Extensive knowledge of Amtrak and freight rail logistics to provide technical guidance on project activities.

• Tertiary qualifications in related (project management and/or construction related discipline), non-related degree or equivalent professional experience apprenticeship, combined with a demonstrable intermediate level of role knowledge. 
  Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.  

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.