Contract Admin Specialist

Description:
Manage daily activities relative to track, sidetrack, land leases, environmental rights of entry, private road crossing and utility crossing applications over an assigned territory within the entire 23,000 mile system

Develop and implement process and procedures including standardization of documents and maintaining CAWS system

Review all applications for compliance with CSXT engineering requirements for design specification and location and protection of CSXT property interest

Negotiate with governmental agencies, industries, rail customers and individuals relative to terms and conditions of agreements

Understand standard contract language utilized in all agreements and ensure minimal risk exposure

Generate new income to support the Properties Group cash plan currently $16M annually in rental/license fees and $1.6M annually in contract preparation fees

Track agreement applications throughout process and conclude in timely manner;
Coordinate insurance provisions and requirements with Risk Management and customer

Interact with regional and division engineering forces to ensure CSXT specifications are adhered to

Coordinate and align closely with Commercial/Regional Development to work with shipping customers relative to preparation and negotiation of proposed track/sidetrack agreements

Interact with Legal Department on litigations, arbitrations and dispute resolution involving existing agreements and negotiations of new agreements

Interface and coordinate activities with Contract Management and Property Management groups. At CSX, two of the company's core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

As an equal opportunity employer, CSX encourages workforce diversity. It is the policy of CSX to afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military/veteran status, protected characteristics, or any non-job-related disability or medical condition.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in business, contracts or real estate preferred or equivalent experience; Experience in project management preferred;
Strong knowledge of mainframe systems, MS Office, valuation maps, &GIS

Ability to interact with all levels within CSXT and outside parties (attorneys, governmental agencies, customers, engineers, municipalities, etc)
Must be able to interpret engineering drawings and fully understand CSXT engineering specifications
Ability to manage large volume of projects with minimal direction
Excellent internal and external oral and written communication formulation and delivery
Negotiation skills critical

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
CSX has a strong compensation and benefits package including: Management Incentive Compensation, Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, 401K, Company Pension Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Prepaid College (529) Plan, Short and Long Term Disability, Corporate Discounts with most car manufacturers, wireless carriers, appliance manufacturers and national bookstore chains.

Job Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job Number: 016805

Company Profile:
CSX Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., is a multi-modal freight transportation company serving customers across North America. Through its primary subsidiary, CSX operates the largest railroad in the eastern United States with operations in 23 states, the District of Columbia and two Canadian provinces. CSX also includes an integrated intermodal company which serves customers with its own truck and terminal operations as well as a dedicated domestic container fleet. Other CSX subsidiaries provide technology and real estate support to the company. These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods.