Civil Engineering Project Manager - Rail Services

Lochgroup; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lochmueller Group has a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineering and project manager to join our Transportation team as a Rail Project Manager. This role leads rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects for public agencies, Class I railroads, short lines, and industrial clients, delivering results in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Based in Dallas–Fort Worth or other listed locations, you will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and teams, provide technical oversight,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive rail engineering/rail infrastructure/project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for rail-focused projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and resources for successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients to understand project goals and expectations.
• Lead project teams and delegate work to staff.
• Provide technical oversight on rail design, analysis, and construction.
• Lead project planning, design, and implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development.
• Prepare and review project scopes, proposals, schedules, and work plans.
• Review project documents for quality and compliance with codes and regs.
• Act as technical resource and advisor for rail initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Rail engineering

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lochmueller Group has a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineering and project manager to join our Transportation team as a Rail Project Manager. This position will be responsible for leading and delivering rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects, including work for public agencies, Class I railroads, short lines, and industrial rail clients. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead a variety of rail-related projects while working in a collaborative, people-centric, and values-driven firm. This position can be based out of any of the following locations: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Overland Park, KS; Omaha, NE; or Atlanta, GA.

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services to public agencies and private-sector clients, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: Means “from the heart” – Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement – that’s what sets us apart!

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are vested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.

• Serving as a Project Manager for rail-focused projects, providing leadership from project initiation through delivery.
• Managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinating and communicating with clients to understand project goals, requirements, and expectations.
• Leading project teams and delegating work to project staff.
• Providing technical oversight and guidance related to rail design, analysis, and construction considerations.
• Taking a lead role in project planning, design, and implementation.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the professional development of staff.
• Preparing and reviewing project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and work plans.
• Reviewing complete project documents, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Serving as a technical resource and advisor for rail-related initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in rail engineering, rail infrastructure, or transportation-related project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.
• Experience managing complex projects for rail owners, public agencies, or industrial clients.
• Experience managing projects with CSX, Norfolk Southern, and/or Union Pacific is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of rail design principles, construction practices, and applicable regulations (e.g., FRA, AREMA, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, manage multiple projects, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.

• Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance
• Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities
• Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package
• Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.