EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management or related discipline is required. Six years of experience in the planning, design, management and administration of design/construction and rehabilitation projects and maintenance programs are required. Exceptional scheduling experience is strongly recommended. Must have knowledge of rail operations, rail scheduling, track allocation, maintenance of way (track, train control and power), wayside access procedures or other related experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software products. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
SUMMARY
Responsible for the management and coordination of all wayside work requests and reviewing work plans for capital and maintenance activities. Evaluates, maintains and distributes track allocation schedules for all wayside work for expansion, maintenance, renovation and rehabilitation of transit system. Reports progress of projects, facilitates weekly track allocation meetings to support the arrangement of testing times, locations support equipment and personnel required to conduct integrated tests/maintenance on or near the wayside. Serves as administrator of the track allocation system and conducts system training for all users. Monitors trends, identifies problem areas and recommends corrective actions. Tracks projects and maintenance efforts to completion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the management and coordination of all work plans for activities in MARTA’s Maintenance of Way.
- Establishes the TAS schedule for wayside work. This includes daily and weekend activities. Assignments are confirmed on a 6-week rolling schedule and for long range weekends up to 9 months in advance.
- Coordinates with MOW department wayside maintenance needs and ensure proper track time allocations for FTA safety regulations, etc.
- Coordinates with Centralized Program Management Office (CPMO) management and individual project managers to identify, schedule and monitor track allocation needs. Attends project construction meetings, review SSWP documents, attend site visits and provide feedback on progress and 6-week look ahead schedules.
- Reviews and analyzes progress schedules, including labor productivity, resource usage and expenditure of funds.
- Identifies gaps and provide solutions to support track allocation program schedule.
- Conducts special studies and prepare reports.
- Serves as the agency’s subject matter expert (SME) for all work impacting the rail Right of Way (ROW).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Wayside Access Procedure (WAP) certified within 90 days of hire and maintain for the full duration of employment in this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
On 24-hour basis, required to respond and assume command during emergencies or major incidents.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that MARTA make reasonable accommodations to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all its essential functions.
MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.