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Posted:
July 8, 2020
Location:
Oakland, California
Type:
Full Time - Experienced

Gannett Fleming’s Transit and Rail Business is looking for a Construction Planner to support the development and implementation of quality management strategies across multiple projects with a large public sector client in the Bay area (San Francisco, CA).

 

The Construction Planning function for the BART CBTC CM program requires professionals with extensive skill and experience managing and coordinating train control system installation in an active railroad environment.  

This position will be responsible for all elements of Construction Planning, including identification of applicable regulatory, safety and quality standards; development of structured, project specific Construction Planning processes; ensuring compliance with BART operating, construction, quality and safety requirements; assessing the safety, quality and effectiveness of Construction Planning proposals from other stakeholders, participation in Track Access planning meetings, development and use of Site Specific Work Plans; gathering, arranging and organizing accurate and complete results from field construction activities and using this information to assess the effectiveness of the planning and execution activities. 

Additional responsibilities will include developing construction resource requirements and cost estimates and identification of specialized tools, material and equipment for construction activities. The Construction Planner will be familiar with the content and application of applicable labor agreements and state and local Prevailing Wage requirements and ensure that they are properly applied in construction activities. Designs and staging plans will be reviewed for constructability and cost effectiveness, including input to enhance construction cost efficiency, where appropriate.  

Experience working on and accessing a live railroad right of way is essential. Knowledge of common hazards and safety processes encountered on a third-rail electrified railway is necessary for this position. Past experience with BART operating and safety protocols would be beneficial, as would knowledge of existing BART train control equipment configurations and arrangements. A strong commitment to following safe work practices and promoting safety in others is essential.   

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 5 years’ experience in developing and reviewing construction plans for a live railway environment 
  • Experience in managing construction projects in a live railroad environment, especially in tunnels and on elevated guideways 
  • Experience in the development and implementation of construction plans for train control systems is essential; experience in the application of CBTC on an operating railroad is highly desirable  
  • Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection requirements and safe Track Access procedures 
  • Knowledge of applicable safety requirements for construction in a live railroad environment 
  • Ability to assess the quality, viability and safety of construction plans developed by other stakeholders 
  • Experience in the application of BART operating, quality, construction and safety requirements is desirable 
  • Ability to identify contractor safety program effectiveness through program assessment, informal interviews and construction site observation 
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple construction activities between disparate groups in order to optimize track access, productivity and safety 

 

Internal Number: 6730
About Gannett Fleming
Gannett Fleming is a global planning, design, and construction management firm with more than 60 offices worldwide. Founded in 1915, we have fostered a culture of service and innovation with more than 2,100 diverse and talented professionals. Consistently ranked among the nation’s most prestigious engineering firms, we provide multi-discipline engineering services, including civil, transportation, environmental, structural, and construction management. We are committed to amaze our clients by providing customized solutions that improve our communities and sustain the world – from award-winning roadways to vital environmental systems to patented technology. Gannett Fleming construction management and construction inspection professionals provide service on projects ranging from small maintenance projects to multi-million dollar capital improvement programs. Our diverse assignments have totaled more than $4 billion in total construction value over the past decade.
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