Business Operations Manager
Current* Led the fiscal management of Rail Division’s $102M budget.. * Oversaw the division’s human resource management for 41 FTEs: hiring; promotions; team building; administering merits, performance reviews, and safety incentive program; and training staff on FML, FLSA, other leave, and Taleo. * Assisted section directors with program management, dashboard metrics, and strategic plans. * Managed Section 130 railroad projects via dashboard metrics, TxDOT Connect, PeopleSoft, excel tracking spreadsheets, and monthly OnBase invoicing. * Mentored and trained employees in their new roles.* Educated staff on PEPS contracts, work authorizations, scopes, and chart fields.* Directed contracts such as Heartland Flyer, TTI, Carload Fees, and Signal Maintenance. * Implemented bill legislation related to funding $10M for Texas State Railroad projects and moving $1.6M in rail safety fees from the General Fund to the State Highway Fund.