Director of Flash Butt Welding

Job ID: 18461 

Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Pay Range: $155000 - $180000 /year

Position Summary
The Director – Flash Butt Welding will oversee the day-to-day activities of the flash butt welding group, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
•    Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
•    Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
•    Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.   
•    Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.  
•    Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.  
•    Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
•    Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes. 
•    Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community. 
•    Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills and Qualifications
•    Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of experience in heavy civil construction, railroad welding or railroad construction.
•    Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
•    Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. 
•    Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
•    Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  
•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
•    Works in an office environment
•    Frequently sits for long periods of time
•    Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard 
•    May require standing, walking, stooping, or bending
•    May require lifting equipment weighing up to 10 pounds 

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is North America’s leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada.  We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.  We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.  RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.
 

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.