Rail Operations and Maintenance Manager

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🦀 Maryland – Remote

🦀 Maryland – Remote

💵 $175k - $200k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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AECOM

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

Construction • Engineering • Sustainability

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

📋 Description

• Direct and oversee day-to-day rail operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient service • Monitor operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed • Develop and maintain operating procedures, schedules, and contingency plans • Coordinate service delivery activities and respond to operational disruptions and emergencies • Ensure compliance with all applicable FRA, FTA, OSHA, and company regulations and standards • Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for rolling stock, track, signals, facilities, and related infrastructure • Develop maintenance schedules and asset management strategies to maximize system reliability • Monitor equipment performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives • Manage maintenance planning, resources, inventory, and vendor relationships • Ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues affecting operations • Lead, mentor, and develop operations and maintenance personnel • Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service • Conduct performance evaluations and support employee training and development • Ensure adequate staffing and workforce planning to support operational requirements • Champion a strong safety culture across all departments • Lead investigations of incidents, accidents, and service disruptions • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, operating rules, and maintenance standards • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews • Develop and manage departmental budgets • Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies • Support capital improvement projects and long-term asset management planning • Provide operational analysis and reporting to senior leadership

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, Operations Management, Business, or a related field • Ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership • 7 years of progressive experience in rail operations, maintenance, or transportation management (preferred) • 3 years of leadership experience managing operational and/or maintenance teams (preferred) • Experience in rail systems, rolling stock, track infrastructure, signal systems, and maintenance practices (preferred) • Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance (preferred) • Experience in problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making (preferred) • Experience in passenger rail, commuter rail, light rail, heavy rail, or transit systems (preferred) • Professional certifications related to transportation, maintenance, safety, or project management (preferred) • Familiarity with CMMS, asset management systems, and performance reporting tools (preferred) • Knowledge of FRA, FTA, OSHA, and applicable transportation regulations (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Life • AD&D • Disability benefits • Paid time off • Leaves of absences • Voluntary benefits • Perks • Flexible work options • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan