Rail Overhaul Project Manager
Take the driver's seat in shaping the future of transit as the Rail Overhaul Project Manager at Utah Transit Authority! In this position, you will lead transformative rail vehicle overhaul projects and collaborate with key agencies like FRA and FTA to shape the future of sustainable transit for the Wasatch Front. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership in a dynamic environment that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Join a forward-thinking team where your work will directly impact the community, and enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and enjoy satisfaction of driving meaningful change in public transportation that will shape the future of our community.
As the Rail Overhaul Project Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage comprehensive rail vehicle overhaul projects and programs from inception to completion, ensuring all objectives are met on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Need to be a strategic leader with extensive experience in rail systems, project management, and team coordination.
- Take responsibility for developing detailed project plans, managing resources, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
- Assure compliance and interact with other federal, state, and local government agencies, particularly FRA, FTA, and UDOT.
- Prepare and participate in updating FTA-required Fleet Management Plans, Rail Procurement Plans, NTD reports, Overhaul program plans, TAM Plan, short/long-term capital plans, and UTA's long-range vehicle Transit Development Plan.
Pay Rate: $90,900.00 per year or more, depending on experience
Education/Training:
- Ten years of progressively more responsible experience in the design and preparation of specifications for rolling stock vehicles, the inspection of the manufacture of vehicles, supervision of the maintenance and overhaul of vehicles, testing and commissioning of vehicles, and/or the procurement of such vehicles.
- Five years' experience leading or coordinating a project team.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or other applicable 4-year engineering-related field.
Education/Training:
- Rail rolling stock systems (Light Rail and Commuter Rail Modes), electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems theory and design for rolling stock equipment and railway systems.
- Industry procedures/practices, trends, standards, regulations, and recommended practices.
- Procurement policies and procedures, engineering, operation, and maintenance policies.
- High-tech test and measurement equipment, computer diagnostic interface equipment for rolling stock systems.
- Document control systems, configuration management, and office automation equipment (e.g., fax, computers, scanners, digital cameras, copiers).
- Computer literacy, including competency in MS Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Highly organized, motivated, detail-oriented, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to write and communicate clearly, and work closely, productively, and effectively with a team to accomplish tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment or independently with little direction.
- This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
Benefits Offered:
- Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and more
- Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children
- 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 personal days and 9 vacation days), which increases with tenure
- 10 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays a year
- Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching
- Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education (bachelor, master, PhD)
- Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment)
- Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children
- Employee assistance program
- Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness
- Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T
- Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet's health and needs)
Our mission is to move Utah. We are proud to be powered by our range of teams across departments, who work together to make that mission a reality. Their ingenuity and passion make better transportation accessible for our community. Our team has shaped our culture, making our work environment a place where people can build their careers for years to come. We hope you become one of them!