Regional rail sector account lead

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and experienced Rail Sector Account Leader interested in supporting the development and growth of the rail market sector for Mott MacDonald.
As well as developing new and managing existing client relationships A key part of the role will be to support the Rail Team with the delivery of small to large-scale infrastructure engineering projects in a dynamic work environment.
This position would be fitting for those looking to further their career in consulting engineering focusing on Civil Engineering in the Infrastructure and Transportation sectors having a particular interest in railroad engineering.
The candidate will direct project team members in the planning, design and construction of freight, intercity and commuter passenger rail and other transportation infrastructure projects as required.
These projects may include mainline Class I freight infrastructure, rail yards and terminals including on-port rail facilities, as well as intercity passenger rail improvements such as Amtrak or commuter rail operations that share track with freight.
The role will be challenging, demanding, and varied, offering excellent career development opportunities, with ability to grow with the growth of a rail business across North America.
As the Regional Rail Sector Account Lead, working as an integral part of Mott MacDonald, duties will include but not be limited to: Developing new and managing existing Client relationships as well as interfacing with Clients on proposals and project related issues.
Formulating and developing long range goals and objectives for specific market sectors, coordinating, and expediting activities to attain these goals and objectives.
Growing external relationships and building and maintaining strong networks with key clients, business partners and competitors, driving joint initiatives where appropriate and using these networks to influence, close deals and impact the growth and direction of the business.
Development of new opportunities with Class I Railroads, including the support of public projects being administered by the various railroads across the Western United States.
Support project opportunities being pursued by state departments of transportation and other public agencies making rail capital investments.
Providing support to business development activities and strategic initiatives, including the leading and preparation of proposals.
Acting as a role model and ambassador for Mott MacDonald, articulating and representing the brand, vision, and value proposition internally and externally.
Active participation in AREMA and related technical committee work.
Ability to cross-sell and collaborate with related services including but not limited to transport planning, civil, structural, systems, tunnels, and ports.
As well as those duties that directly support the growth of the rail business, the ideal candidate will have experience in delivering and managing rail transportation projects with the ability to fulfil or as a minimum, support the following duties: Engagement with Mott MacDonald’s North American Rail Practice including support to projects in the Eastern United States and Canada.
Leading, mentoring, and supporting the development of technical staff.
Providing leadership in compiling quality deliverables of preliminary and detail design documents for transportation projects.
Provide technical oversight, review, and guidance in the design of mainline and siding track alignments, special trackwork, and rail yards and other rail transportation infrastructure projects.
Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams, nurturing an innovative, challenging, collaborative and high performing work environment, which supports and fosters the Mott MacDonald values and culture where results are driven by a total team effort.
Candidate Specification The ideal candidate will have experience in infrastructure and transportation market segments and possess the following skills and experience: Post-Secondary education is considered an asset Registered professional engineer in California, or the ability to secure licensure through NCEES credentials would be preferred A minimum of 15 years of experience with rail infrastructure projects Experience working with Class I railroads, would be considered an asset.
Familiarity with railroad and transit industry standards, practices, and regulations.
Self-directed nature, with ability to work well / seamlessly with a larger team, including outside experts (e.
g.
, financial, legal, regulatory, etc.
) Ability to network within a large global organization to bring the best solutions to our clients.
Management experience of both large projects and teams, for the total delivery of projects from their inception to construction completion and operation.
Experience managing financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, subcontractors, income/expenses, etc.
) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintaining good relationship with clients.
Salary Range: $141,000 - $250,000 Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, vacation and sick time, parental leave and company paid life insurance Job Profile Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries.
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