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About the Role

Provides leadership and strategic direction for CapMetro rail track infrastructure and bridge/structures maintenance programs, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant maintenance of way (MOW) and bridge operations. This role has full accountability for the operational performance, safety, and contract management of the track and bridge maintenance program. Responsible for signal and train control systems, rail systems engineering, and aligning MOW and bridge maintenance operational initiatives with organizational goals and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and accountability for CapMetro's rail track infrastructure and bridge maintenance programs, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
Direct scheduled track and rail maintenance activities and capital project coordination.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control for all track and bridge inspections performed by the contracted service provider.
Ensure regular inspections of rail infrastructure and bridges across commuter and freight corridors are performed.
Maintain oversight of the Bridge Safety Management Program, including recordkeeping and coordination with internal departments and the City of Austin.
Administer and oversee scheduling of “Employee in Charge” support for right-of-way projects.
Enforce compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Track Safety Standards, CapMetro System Safety and Security Plan, and internal policies.
Lead investigations of track and bridge maintenance-related incidents and failures.
Promote and sustain a safety-first culture focused on regulatory compliance, operational excellence, accountability, and proactive risk management.
Coordinate with local, county, state, and federal agencies on rail infrastructure issues.
Develop and oversee track and bridge maintenance operating and capital budgets.
Establish, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for track and bridge maintenance.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve track and bridge asset reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and long-term infrastructure performance.
Oversee CapMetro staff and contracted service provider responsible for track and bridge maintenance.
Develop, mentor, and evaluate direct reports while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety.
Support Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Safety Management Systems (SMS) process.
Represent CapMetro to the community, government entities, vendors, and contractors on track and bridge maintenance matters.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Direct and manage department personnel by planning, scheduling, delegating, and overseeing employee work assignments.
Authorize, coordinate, and schedule work with vendors and consultants.
Conduct personnel actions, including hiring, and interviewing.
Oversee hiring, training, work assignments, and performance evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field; advanced degrees preferred.
Relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in rail or transit track, structures, or maintenance-of-way operations.
Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible leadership experience directing track and bridge maintenance programs, including contractor and capital project oversight.
Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Parts 213 and 214) and Bridge Safety Management requirements (49 CFR Part 237, Subpart H) preferred.
Executive-level leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Deep knowledge of rail track infrastructure and bridge/structures maintenance, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Strong strategic planning, organizational, and performance management skills.
Effective, professional communicator who can influence and lead across the organization and work courteously with co-workers, contractors, agency personnel, and the public.
Ability to solve complex interpersonal, technical, financial, legal, and administrative problems.
Working knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration principles, practices, and laws as they apply to track and bridge maintenance.
Ability to demonstrate a fiduciary obligation to the division, department, and Capital Metro in handling materials and information of a confidential nature.
Ability to effectively supervise and direct consultants and contractors.
Work is performed in an office and outside environment with exposure to inclement weather and adverse weather conditions.
Incumbent must have the ability to stand, walk, and travel to track and bridge field locations as needed.
This position may require the ability to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
The incumbent in this role serves as an on-call escalation point and may be required to respond to emergencies, major service disruptions, or other critical operational incidents outside of normal operating hours.
Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and use a telephone or headset equipment.
Incumbents must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs.
Perform work at a computer terminal for 6–8 hours a day.
Function in an environment with constant interruptions.
This position may require work beyond a normal forty-hour weekly schedule.
Regular and predictable attendance at assigned work location is an essential function.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
CapMetro will conduct annual background checks on incumbents in this position.

Skills

Rail track infrastructure maintenance
Bridge maintenance
Structures maintenance
Maintenance of way (MOW) operations
Signal and train control systems
Rail systems engineering
Contract management
Capital programs development
Budgeting
Strategic initiatives
Quality assurance
Quality control
Inspections
Regulatory compliance
Risk management
Performance management
Key performance indicators (KPIs) analysis
Workforce management
Contractor management
Mentoring
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Communication
Problem-solving
Supervision

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Director
Progressive leadership experience in rail or transit track, structures, or maintenance-of-way operations (10+ years)
Progressively responsible leadership experience directing track and bridge maintenance programs, including contractor and capital project oversight (6+ years)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field
Advanced degrees preferred

About the Company

CapMetro is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

Equal Opportunity

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organization needs at the time.