• Uses internal cost information to help analyze competitive pricing of products or proposed cost reductions • Analyses market trends and competitor data to forecast pricing models • Provides insights on the impact of pricing changes on growth rates and profitability • Performs analysis to understand customer price sensitivity and the impact of pricing changes to the business • Maintains a safe working environment by making sure all employees understand and follow all safety rules • Walks railroad tracks, identifying deficiencies in the track infrastructure and preparing proposals and pricing for correcting deficiencies for customer • Reads and analyzes requests for proposals in developing professional responses for new construction work • Maintains a positive relationship with the customer by providing a high level of service and by meeting goals set by the customer and Ameritrack • Manages the operation ensuring that all conditions of the proposal are met • Manages inventory and vendor orders going to jobs, making sure that all materials are on site in a timely fashion • Motivates and maintains a high level of morale among employees • Maintains a thorough knowledge of operating procedures, safety rules, and rail construction operations • Ensures that payroll, fuel costs, equipment costs, and other costs are managed effectively • Properly maintains the purchase order system • Develops and follows preventive maintenance program for all equipment with the assistance of the mechanical department • Assists in arranging work schedules so that each crew has a balanced mix of experience with appropriate expertise in all job types • Performs administrative duties including evaluation forms, filing reports required by the customer and the company (e.g. PO requests, safety audits, month end reporting, progress billing, end of project billing)