Deputy Director of Maintenance of Way

This position will assist the Director of Maintenance of Way in providing oversight to
approximately 350 employees. Manage a heavily unionized environment including Engineers,
Project Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Forepersons, Operators, Track persons, and
Laborers.

• Responsible for the ongoing enhancement of the customer experience through the oversight and direction of all activities associated with the repair, maintenance and modification of all track infrastructures.
• Supervise in a heavily unionized environment and through Superintendents, Supervisors and Forepersons all maintenance, engineering and administrative staff responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, modification, design, installation and all other activities associated with the track infrastructure.
• Review all specifications and RFPs associated with the selection of consultants and/or vendors for services and materials related to track infrastructure maintenance, repairs and modifications.
• Ensure all crews have received the proper training to operate necessary manual and motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Review all submittals from contractors and/or vendors and participate in the selection process.
• Establish and monitor annual preventative maintenance schedules to be implemented by field staff.
• Establish project goals and monitor progress to ensure the efficient and timely use of department resources. Manage and coordinate any investigations into systems failures and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide updates as needed to the Senior Director - Engineering & Maintenance on project and maintenance activities.
• Monitor all capital spending for the department.
• Develop strategic plan for capital needs and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure the availability and deployment of support to Service Performance divisions during emergencies and other service disruptions.
• Ensure all inventory, equipment, facilities and materials under their control are protected and maintained and stored in a safe operating condition.
• Participate in the development and management of the department's annual operating and capital budgets ensuring sound fiscal oversight of all resources.
• Work with the Office of Administration to review and assess current and future staffing needs. Participate in all phases of the recruitment and selection of employees for the department.
• Ensure the department's compliance with Authority policies and procedures, including compliance with all applicable safety standards, discipline processes, and mandated trainings.
• Establish and maintain sound union/management relations while upholding the right and interests of management and adhering to collective bargaining agreements. Respond, directly or through others, and/or report to work for emergencies, extreme weather conditions, or any other abnormal conditions that impair service or the safety of service, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites to assist at emergencies, service disruptions, and/or other events as needed.
• Uphold the rights and interests of the Authority while building and maintaining an effective relationship with employees.
• Assist in the management of the workforce by ensuring the fair and consistent application and strict adherence to the rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the Authority including the EEO, Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Anti-Retaliation policies.
• Perform related duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience with all aspects of the inspection, maintenance, repair, upgrade, design, and/or construction of rail track structures for a public transit provider or other transportation industry.
• Two (2) years of experience in supervising and managing personnel responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, upgrade, design and/or construction of rail track structures in a unionized environment.
• Have excellent analytical, problem solving, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability…