Project Manager - Track

Job Description
Join Our Team!

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking talented and motivated professionals to join our team. As an established leader in heavy civil and rail construction, we offer the opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects alongside experienced industry professionals.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing major construction projects in our Track Department from planning through completion, ensuring that safety, quality, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements are met. This role provides leadership to project teams and coordinates with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field operations to achieve successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:
Champion a safety-first culture by actively participating in the implementation and enforcement of the Company's safety program
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, clients, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors
Lead project meetings and work with project staff to solve any problems that may arise during project execution
Develop work plans and schedules to achieve project objectives
Assist project superintendent in field execution of work
Oversee procurement of project materials and equipment
Manage project budgets, change orders, and subcontractor agreements
Oversee contract administration and project financial performance, including cost forecasting, cost controls, and budget compliance
Monitor project schedules and progress using critical path method (CPM) techniques
Oversee project quality programs to ensure compliance with contract specifications and quality standards
Mentor and develop engineering staff to strengthen project teams

Requirements
To be considered, preferred applicants should present the following:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Railroad Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Strong knowledge of track and heavy civil construction means and methods, crew composition, and production rates
Experience with construction cost controls and financial reporting
Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
5+ years of track and heavy civil construction project management experience, including projects valued at $1M–$50M
Familiarity with public-sector construction projects and the requirements of state transportation departments (DOTs), transit authorities, class I and commuter railroads, municipalities, and other public agencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction management, estimating, and scheduling software such as Bluebeam, HCSS, or comparable platforms
Experience with Primavera P6 or comparable critical path scheduling software preferred