Railroad Construction Project Manager - Remote

Overview

The Project Manager ensures projects are successfully delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager continually collaborates with owners, superintendents, area managers, engineers and subcontractors to define project needs, create estimates, budgets, manage equipment logistics, addresses any issues that may affect project parameters, and ensures contractual specifications are met. The Project Manager is self-motivated and follows quality standards and ensures the highest level of safety compliance for all projects.

In Short

• Collaborates with and maintains thorough communication with owners, internal project team, and subcontractors.
• Maintains updated and detailed knowledge of project scope, plans, drawings, specifications, estimates, and contractual requirements.
• Works with leadership to establish project estimates, budgets, timelines, and goals.
• Reviews project budgets regularly and reports any variables and concerns to leadership.
• Keeps management apprised of all project variables in order to mitigate and manage risk.
• Works with the project team to adjust manpower to efficiently complete each project and to coordinate effective schedule changes.
• Enforces safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Monitors and reports on the progress of each project.
• Plans inspections and obtains construction permits from local authorities.
• Orders the appropriate equipment and manages equipment logistics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Construction Management, preferred.
• 3+ years in railroad construction or project management.
• 3+ years in railroad maintenance, new construction operations, and processes.
• Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations.
• Knowledge of local, state, federal regulations for quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate team members on job site.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS office.

Benefits

• Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly.
• Complies with company, local, and federal rules, policies, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.