Job Title: Regional Manager – Minot Department: Complete Track Works
Reports to: Director Track Construction & Maintenance Services Schedule: Varies - 24/7 Travel: 50%Job* Status:* Full Time
Summary:
Regional Manager is responsible for managing all business activities for the Complete Track Works (CTW) division of Grand Forks including planning, budgeting, estimating, equipment, and leadership of company personnel with the upmost integrity. Position will train, manage, and direct the day-to-day coordination of multiple crews of workers, equipment, and trucking to meet or exceed expectations for safety, quality, profitability, and schedule, forming long-lasting client-contractor relationships.
Working closely with the Executive Management of CTW the position will develop a dynamic and profitable division that supports the business development activities to allow for growth and sustainability with track construction, maintenance, inspection services, and general third-party consulting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, vision, employee development and teamwork initiatives to build a successful rail contracting division

• Plans and carries out schedules and assists in the initiation and implementation of appropriate procedures associated with track and structures construction, maintenance, and inspection.

• Investigates and diagnoses track failures, difficult maintenance problems, and critical safety issues, and renders corrective action in a timely manner.

• Must be able to immediately respond to safety concerns as they arise.

• Oversees management of the day-to-day construction and maintenance activities throughout assigned region.

• Responsible for the coordination of work directed in the field and plans preventative maintenance and project programs for industry and mainline track systems and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.

• Monitor teams to ensure that employees comply with company safety and operating rules, policies, procedures, and governmental regulations.

• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance crews, including adherence to work plans, performance, quality, and safety, to ensure that project objectives are achieved.

• Responsible for developing a strategic plan that includes competitor and market assessments and labor needs. Identifies and plans for capital improvements and maintenance needs to support the operation.

• Works with appropriate staff and vendors to oversee the maintenance and replacement programs of railroad equipment.

• Work with Safety department, Financial department, and Contract Administration on Contractor prequalification submittals

• Promote a safe work environment through the development of safety programs, goals, and measurements.

• Visits work sites carrying additional PPE to observe crews, perform quality & safety audits, and ensure employee task specific training.

• Works to develop and maintain working relationships with major customers and seeks out potential new customers.

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business opportunities.

• Develop organizational structure to support business plan levels.

• Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans and budgets for increasing profits and reducing costs.

• Effectively utilize performance management and interpersonal skills to coach, train and provide feedback to maximize employee potential.

• Good understanding of the project requirements (time frame, budget, safety, quality, work force, materials, and equipment requirements) necessary to complete the project within the required time frame.

• Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean, safe, secure, and organized manner, directly or through supervision.

• Identify conflicts in maintenance progress and communicates with track team for resolution.

• Maintain daily logs & detailed records (written)(photo) of activities on the job site, directly or through supervision.

• Perform maintenance progress and completion punch list identification and completion.

• Maintain track and all track related devises to assure safe and efficient train operations.

• Perform Management duties while on project locations and job sites as required

• Budget, bid, invoice, and identify areas of work that are outside the original scope.

• Enter into monetary agreements (change orders, additional work authorizations), communicating with Project Management teams as required

• Interview and hire sub-tier employees and evaluate performance

• Perform various duties as required by Director

• Ensure that all safety requirements are met in accordance with company expectations and customer requirements.

Competencies:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Networking, Persuasion, Prospecting, Public Speaking, Research, Writing, Closing Skills, Motivation for Sales, Prospecting Skills, Sales Planning, Identification of Customer Needs and Challenges, Territory Management, Market Knowledge, and Professionalism.

• Driving Execution – Uses benchmarks and performance measures to track progress; tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay; drives continuous improvement in all organization processes and products.

• Inspiring Trust – Maintains high standards of personal integrity; behaves in accord with expressed beliefs and commitments; establishes open, candid, and trusting relationships; treats others fairly and consistently; collaborates as a team player; never undermines others for own gain.

• High Impact Communications and Influencing/Negotiating – Creates open channels of communication; keeps others well informed; listens carefully to input and feedback and encourages others to express contrary views; builds confidence and inspires support through a convincing communications style; promotes and sells ideas persuasively; shapes the opinion of key stakeholders; promotes and projects a positive image of the organization; wins acceptance for proposed changes & new initiatives. Experience in training, developing and assess company personnel.

• Self-Driven – Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage a wide variety of projects simultaneously and under deadline. Experience working and managing complex projects.

• Communication - Excellent oral and written communication skills required with prospective customers, vendors, management, business developers, real estate executives, media, marketing executives, and other support professionals. Must have the ability to think strategically. Effective communication and collaboration within all departments, including senior management is required. Able to pull together a strong team without direct authority over parts of the team.

• Industry Knowledge – Working knowledge of railroad billing, estimates and accounting for all aspects of rail activities. Must understand railway knowledge, transportation service marketplace.

• Strong organizational skills. Proficient knowledge in computer skills and computer software relative to the railroad construction industry.

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands listed below:

• Continuous: Work outside on or near railroad tracks, (most of day spent on feet standing). Grasping hand & track tools, materials & equipment. Vision & hearing while on duty & balancing.

• Frequent: Must be able to perform manual labor consisting of lifting & carrying 10-50 lbs, bending, and working at ground level in all types of weather. Crouching, reaching above & below shoulder level, stooping and walking. Throwing a switch. Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, bending, lifting, balancing, and handling of materials, equipment and tools. Exposed to loud noises. Exposed to live track/trains/ high voltage/ moving equipment.

• Occasional: Must be able to lift and carry 50 to 100 lbs., climbing on & off equipment or machines, driving, kneeling, squatting, ascend & descend ladders, sitting, ascend & descend stairs, twisting. Pushing & pulling.

• Rare: crawling & jogging, sitting.

Environmental:

• Continuous: Must be able to work outdoors in all extreme weather conditions. Work outdoors at project sites in harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather. Must wear appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, hardhats, safety footwear, and hearing protection as required. Exposure to dust. Uneven surfaces. Must wear appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, and hearing protection as required by the company.

• Frequent: Noise

• Occasional: Vibration, works at heights.

Education and Training:

• GED or High School Diploma.

• AAS or Bachelors’ degree in construction, engineering, business, or related field 2 year vocational or technical college preferred.

• 5 or more years of field operations experience

• 5 years’ leadership experience in related construction/ railroad field.

• Must have and maintain an insurable driving status which includes but is not limited to NPR driver provisions.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
This Job Description may change at any time declared by Management

Job Type: Full-time

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