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Reference1000316
RecruiterInvensys Rail
Industry SectorProject Coordinator/Administrator, Projects/Programmes
SalaryNegotiable
LocationsJacksonville, USA
Contract TypePermanent
Date Posted20 February 2010

Job Description
Description

Invensys Rail
Invensys Rail is a multinational leader in delivering state of the art railway control and communication solutions. We enable the worlds railways to help meet the ever increasing demand for rail services by providing a range of solutions that safely increase the capacity of their networks by increasing frequency and maximizing operational effectiveness.

Employing over 3,250 employees worldwide, Invensys Rail operates through a network of regional offices and delivers products and solutions from some of the most famous names in the rail industry:

* Westinghouse Rail Systems
* Dimetronic Signals
* Safetran Systems

Safetran is the North America member of the Invensys Rail Group, Invensys plc., with sister companies located in the United Kingdom, Spain, and Australia. Invensys, plc and the Invensys Rail Group are headquartered in London, UK. Safetran is headquartered in Louisville, KY.
We manufacture ‘state-of-the-art’ components for automatic grade crossing warning systems, wayside signaling systems and mainline and yard switch machine applications. These components are combined by our design and engineering staff into interoperable signaling and communication systems for rail, transit and other market system applications. We provide our customers a one-source solution to their signal and communication needs and we are dedicated to meeting the diverse requirements of todays railroad industry. We offer the most innovative, safety-oriented products in the business, and we back them with the best service.

LEAD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

BASIC FUNCTION
The Lead Project Administrator manages railroad projects and provides technical support for maintenance and construction personnel. This position also provides technical support to customers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
‘*’ denotes an essential function of the job

* *Provides administrative and technical support to the railroad as directed by Project Engineer.
* *Performs liaison duties for the railroad, fielding requests from federal, state and local agencies, and/or the public with regard to railroad issues, resolving issues or routing the callers to applicable group/personnel.
* *Manages railroad projects by prioritizing, organizing and managing issues for resolution, internal and external communications and documenting status of projects.
* Provides daily status reports to the Project Engineer.
* *Leads Preliminary Engineering activities for project scope definition and funding authorization
* *Leads and monitors all scheduling activities relevant to preliminary engineering, engineering design, material requisitioning, construction, testing, and in-servicing.
* *Assists Engineering Manager to evaluate the financial performance of the project.
* Initiates and manages new railroad projects.
* Maintains project database to ensure project timelines are being met.
* Archives completed projects as required.
* Provides technical support for railroad construction and maintenance personnel.
* Works with design vendors to provide guidance and clarification to ensure project requirements are met.
* Prepares various project documents.
* Coordinates project construction to help facilitate project completion.
* Assists in the review and editing of railroad contracts and agreements.
* Attends Company and industry-related meetings, as required.
* Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the Companys business strategies and objectives.
* Functions as a contributing member of the departments team and other teams, as assigned.
* Assists the department in the accomplishment of the teams goals.
* Performs other duties as assigned.


STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

* Effective, value-added engineering solutions delivered to co-workers.
* Informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers.
* Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
* Exceptional oral and written communicative skills.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of Safetran.
* Initiative in decision making related to equipment used for projects, assignment or withdrawal of work from design vendors, approval of equipment/design changes in the field and approval of circuit designs.
* Initiative in problem resolution situations and in the performance of job duties.
* Successful performance of assigned duties with minimal supervision.
* Successful performance of assigned duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.
* Successful performance of assigned duties within a team environment.
* Maintenance of Company information in a confidential manner.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A. Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field or equivalent.
B. Six or more years of industry experience.
C. On-Track Safety Certification
D. Lone Worker Certification

TECHNICAL ABILITIES

* Basic computer literacy and ability to use mouse
* Basic understanding of Wayside Signaling Systems and Crossing Warning System operations, equipment and design
* Ability to understand and interpret financial data
* Complete understanding and efficient use of ERP systems such as BAAN
* Advanced understanding and efficient use of tools such as MS Projects, MS Excel, MS Access, Primavera P3
* Ability to read and understand civil engineering drawings and plans
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