Construction and Contractor Manager

Who We Are:

RailPros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support. We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

Our mission is to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for residents, passengers, and partner companies. We do more than just provide services; we are constantly innovating and staying informed of industry developments to help our customers succeed. Join us in our shared goal of keeping America moving and ensuring customer satisfaction in an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged. Apply now and become a part of our exciting journey!

Job Summary:

The Manager of Contractor & Construction will maintain standards for oversight of contractors performing rail infrastructure construction, maintenance, or replacement, including engineering emergency response work. This role focuses on expanding service offerings, driving contractor accountability, and managing projects in the freight rail, short line, and industrial sectors. This role is responsible for oversight of projects where RailPros is hiring the contractor directly to execute work for our clients, or where the contractor is performing work directly for a client who has engaged RailPros to manage the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide constructability reviews and developing/analyzing construction phasing from the railroads’ perspective
• Be able to communicate effectively with contractors and railroad managers
• Ability to read and understand construction and phasing plans
• Provide sound and economical solutions to track, subgrade, and drainage facilities issues
• Conduct inspections walking and other means as necessary
• Development of capital and maintenance work projects to reduce and control the risks associated with railway
• Prioritize site interventions as a result of determinations from site inspection, monitoring, and risk assessments
• Verify quantities of materials received or used
• Verify distances to ensure accuracy of dimensions of installations and layouts
• Prepare daily and weekly reports as required
• Proficient in civil, structures, and tracks
• Capable of balancing multiple responsibilities and concurrent activities and initiatives
• Maintain standards to which RailPros will hold accountable the contractors we hire to complete work for our clients
• Follow standardized safety and documentation protocols to ensure compliance and operational excellence
• Drive technological innovation
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, free from behaviors that undermine morale, productivity, or organizational values
• Uphold the organization’s standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties and interactions
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulation
• Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs