AECOM is hiring a Rail Infrastructure Manager to ensure the successful delivery of foundational rail infrastructure components for the High-Speed Rail Program. You will provide strategic oversight, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination to deliver assets safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with objectives. The role supports program integration and real-time issue resolution from base locations in Sacramento and Santa Fe.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage the delivery of rail infrastructure components, including trackwork, guideway, civil structures, drainage, and related assets.
- Oversee construction activities for compliance with technical requirements, contract specifications, safety standards, and program goals.
- Monitor construction progress, schedules, cost controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate infrastructure interfaces with rail systems disciplines such as overhead catenary system, train control, traction power, and communications.
- Review and evaluate technical submittals, engineering documents, construction plans, and contractor deliverables for quality and compliance.
- Identify and resolve technical, logistical, and contractual issues impacting infrastructure delivery.
- Support procurement, contract administration, and change management processes.
- Ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and project management best practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, right-of-way, utilities, safety, and regulatory stakeholders.
- Provide leadership in construction oversight, field coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare executive reports, briefings, and performance updates for senior management.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
What We're Looking For
- BA/BS + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
Nice to Have
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in rail or transportation infrastructure project delivery, construction management, or engineering oversight.
- Experience working on large-scale, complex transportation or rail infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across technical interfaces.
- Knowledge of construction practices, contract administration, scheduling, and risk management principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 15+ years overseeing delivery for large-scale rail construction infrastructure programs.
- Strong history of track and system construction, maintenance and rehabilitation; hands-on application is preferred.
- Familiarity with rail infrastructure standards and integration with rail systems (track, traction power, train control, communications).
- Experience with systems integration and commissioning coordination.
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to rail infrastructure projects.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office applications
- Project management software
Team & Environment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including environmental, right-of-way, utilities, safety, and regulatory stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: USD 150,000 - USD 277,000 yearly
- 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
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in the US, with primary work locations noted as Sacramento, CA and Santa Fe, NM.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
