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Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S.
The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.
Job Description
This is a remote opportunity with 25% required travel
The Civil Lead directs and manages the tasks associated with civil design criteria development, special technical studies, final design and construction support, preliminary engineering support, and procurement engineering support. The Civil Lead coordinates with Structural, Geotechnical, Seismic and Tunneling subject matter experts to update the design related chapters of the Design Criteria Manual for FRA and future procurements. The Civil Lead provides technical support to the Project Construction Management Team (PCM) for management of the final design and construction packages and to the Project management and administration teams reviewing and supporting the projects in various design stages in Northern, Central Valley, and Southern Regions, Merced to Madera, and Poplar to Bakersfield Section. The employee works in the Planning and Engineering Office of the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
Position Responsibilities
Directs and supervises the development of Civil Design Criteria:
- Directs and contributes to Civil Design Criteria development for Civil related subjects such as drainage, grading, utilizes, etc.
- Provides support into planning, permitting, environmental and ROW investigations
- Manage, and monitor progress and schedule of technical chapters of criteria development
Support and supervise special studies:
- Assesses the studies to support design criteria development, third party agreements, and others as necessary
- Assist in the development of scope, delivery schedule and cost estimates
- Monitors progress and schedule of deliverable reviews.
- Manages and supervises the civil team to support construction contract packages:
- Coordinate with PCM and System Assurance team to ensure the required design and review procedures, V&V process, and system interfaced requirements specified in GP and PCM manual are followed.
- Supervise the team to perform the Due Diligent Review for civil technical contract submittals.
- Assists in review of Requests for Information (RFIs), Design Variance Requests (DVRs), received from PCM for preparation of the responses.
- Coordinate with technical teams to develop the Directive Memo for issuing to PCM and Design Builder.
Supervise the team to provide technical support to Regional Engineering Teams:
- Provide updates of design requirements and technical documents to support the preliminary designs for obtaining approval of environmental clearance application.
- Performs review of the preliminary design submittals
- Attend the technical discussion meetings
- Other related duties maybe assigned
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience
- California registered Professional Engineer, or, ability to secure California PE within 6 months
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Experience managing and leading large mega project(s)
- Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation program
Other Job Requirements
- Knowledgeable in utility relocation, California State Contracting Manual, Caltrans Chapter 13 Utility Relocation Manual, Federal Statutes, California State Statues
- Ability to use experience to evaluate engineering solutions for the major transportation projects from planning, preliminary, final design and through the construction phase
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% to Sacramento or Fresno California
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong project and construction management background
- Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Visio
- Familiar with rail or transportation projects and disciplines
- Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering on transportation projects
- Ability to develop working relationships with management, consultants, private sector contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and their associations
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $175,500.00 - $324,500.00
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