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Senior Construction Manager - Rail

Fort Worth, TX

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

As a Senior Construction Manager you will provide high-level technical support and lead quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) within the Rail Construction and Admin Management team. This role acts as an advisor on complex projects and applies advanced experience to independently make recommendations and decisions regarding construction work. You will conceptualize and create high quality solutions to ensure projects have the predictability they deserve by adeptly planning, coordinating, and managing overall construction progress and accountability.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Provide high-level technical direction, quality, and constructability review for complex projects

+ Serve as a technical specialist, applying advanced construction management concepts and developing approaches to solve for complexities

+ Perform QA/QC and ensure the delivery of completed projects meets quality standards and project objectives

+ Conduct reviews of projects of considerable scope and complexities

+ Advise and direct staff on construction approaches to fulfill project requirements

+ Work collaboratively to promote efficiencies and produce high quality work

+ Contribute to the development of standards and/or guidelines for construction management activities within the team

+ Supervise and review technical assignments of less experienced staff

_Travel expectations for this position are estimated at 90% - 100% and will require visiting different projects across multiple states._

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

+ Working collaboratively with others

+ Having ownership in the work you do

+ Using your talents to positively affect communities

+ Empowering others to use their talents

You bring to the team:

+ Strong communication skills

+ Ability to contribute and work well on a team

+ Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or other applicable field

+ A minimum of eight years of experience construction management with increasing responsibility

+ Maintains 10-Hour OSHA Certification

+ A minimum of 10 years of experience in the field services and railroad industry

+ Ability to foreshadow possible coordination issues between railroads, its contractors and ability to proactively mitigate them

+ Valid driver's license required

+ Has a willingness to work a flexible schedule

+ Represents Olsson in a professional manner at all times

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

+ Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities

+ Receive an excellent 401(k) match

+ Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

+ Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

+ Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

**Please note:** The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting https://www.olsson.com/internships .

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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