Transportation Manager Job

Details: Department: Construction Services Requisition Number: IE69589Interest Category: ConstructionInterest Sub Category: Construction ServicesJob Title : Transportation ManagerEmployment Category/Status: full-timeType of Position: Regular HireCountry: U.S.State: New YorkCity: New YorkMinimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Transportation or related discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience• A minimum of 9 years of experience in management of commuter railroad operations• Knowledgeable in the physical characteristics, rules and operating procedures of a large commuter railroad• Strong operating background, including familiarity with FRA Regulations for Train, Track and Equipment Operations• Working knowledge of crew and equipment manipulations• Effective interpersonal relations, and written and oral communications skills• Qualifications on the operating rules and physical characteristics, equipment airbrake systems and troubleshooting of LIRR• Analytical and judgment skills with the ability to make timely and effective decisions required• Familiarity of Terminal Emergency Action Plans and other commuter railroad contingencies• Must obtain negative result on drug screen performed in accordance with URS drug testing policyJob Description: Do the best work of your life!Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Operations, coordinates the commuter railroad operations with the execution of a $500 million railroad improvement project for the Harold Interlocking in Queens, NY a component of the East Side Access (ESA) program.• Interface with MTA, Amtrak and LIRR transportation and operations personnel involved in the planning of Harold reconfiguration.• Determine need for track outages and/or foul time requirements of the work.• Determine logistic needs including work trains, hi-rail equipment, transportation and handling of materials along with roadway Worker Protection and customer provisions (busing, ushers, platform extensors, announcements, etc.)• Consult with Serving Planning Manager should there be a need to investigate scenarios outside the current train, crew or equipment schedule.• The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to those stated above.For immediate consideration, please submit your resume online at www.urscorp.com and refer to Requisition #IE69589URS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to hiring managers. All resumes must be submitted by the applicant to be considered for a position at URS.URSCB018EOE M/F/D/V

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