Taylor Smith

About Taylor Smith

I am an Engineering and Client Account Manager with 13+ years of Class 1 Railroad experience, seeking opportunities that will provide technical and leadership development. I am currently looking to meet talented individuals and to grow my professional network!Some of my work experiences include:AECOM - Client Account Manager / Rail Engineering ManagerBNSF Client Account Manager supporting the various AECOM projects and services that we provide for BNSF such as Transportation, Environment, Program Management, Ops Modeling, Economic Analysis and more.RAILPROS - Director of Public ProjectsLed, recruited, and developed the Public Projects group for RailPros. Provided crossing diagnostic, agreement review, plan reviews, and overall strategy and representation for clients regarding highway-rail crossing projects. BNSF RAILWAY - Manager Engineering System DesignProvide support for the Engineering Services and Structures teams at BNSF. Primary liaison for all internal and external collaboration and support services with these groups. Maintain and refine the Capital Expansion Schedule, organize trainings, staff meetings, and co-lead on the implementation of a new Project Management tool for our internal groups. BNSF RAILWAY - Manager Public ProjectsRepresented BNSF for 3rd party infrastructure projects across the States of ID, MT, ND as well as WY, CA, and OR. Partnered with State DOTs to identify win-win infrastructure opportunities that enhance both safety as well as transportation efficiency.BNSF RAILWAY - Project EngineerLead a portion of the multi-million dollar Federal Rail Stimulus Program in Washington State to enhance passenger reliability and on time service by way of adding a bypass track in a very congested Terminal yard. Duties include overseeing the design and construction of the civil/grade and track work with minimal impacts to operations while maintaining the budget and schedule. JACOBS ENGINEERING:Deployment Manager for a Government project where Jacobs assisted Customs and Border Protection to upgrade their biometric scanners at every land, sea, and airport of entry in the United States. Awards: 2024 RTS Top 10 under 40 and 2012 BNSF Employee of the yearTaylor K S••••••••@[email protected] Traits: effective communication, quality relationship management, and high attention to detail

Experience

1. Client Account Manager Rail Engineering Manager

   AECOM

   Dec 2024 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Client Account Manager in the Freight Rail space. Connecting clients to the many services and expertise AECOM has to offer to add value to their organization

Education

• The University of Texas at Dallas

  Masters of Science, Supply Chain Management

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; Construction Management and Transportation Engineering

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Construction Management
• Sap
• Microsoft Office
• Team Leadership
• Autocad
• Construction
• Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Concrete
• Training
• Testing
• Program Management
• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Contract Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Budgets
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Project Management
• Proposal Writing
• Engineering
• Operations Management
• Microstation
• Project Planning
• Engineering Management
• Microsoft Project
• Ms Project
• Manufacturing
• Cad