Provides detailed high-level technical expertise and coordination for rail related transportation programs and projectsinvolving multiple design and advanced building construction projects and maintenance projects in accordance withDepartment standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures forarea of responsibility. Reports to the Rail Letting Section Director. Work requires extensive contact with governmentalofficials at the federal, state, and local levels, consultants, contractors, special interest groups, and private entities.Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.Essential Duties:- Prioritize and ensure rail agreements are completed prior to the construction ready to let(let date).- Coordinate with railroads, District and District contractors during construction and closeout of the project- Manage the planning, administering, and monitoring of railroad coordination for the district.- Provide advanced technical expertise regarding railroad requirements for construction and maintenance projects such asscope of work, schematics, plans, what is allowed and not allowed on railroad right of way, and necessary agreements,- Effectively communicate and negotiate with the district project managers, railroads, contractors, and external localentities regarding railroad coordination and agreements; and ensure timely stakeholder approvals.- Train district project managers, proactively resolve technical issues, and streamline railroad coordination.- Oversee the Railroad Project Manager Status Update meetings every two weeks.- Work closely with the Rail Letting and the Rail Grade Crossing teams.- Keep detailed records in TRIMS and TxDOT Connect databases in a timely manner.- Ensures compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, and policies.- Coordinate and oversee preparation of engineering design, environmental documents, plans, specifications andestimates for rail construction projects.- Make presentations and/or represent the Rail Division at various district and local meetings.-Perform other duties as assigned