Field Rail Project Manager & Estimating

Marmon Railroad Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Railserve, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee rail construction and maintenance projects across active customer sites. You will lead project execution, coordinate with customers and vendors, and ensure safety and on-time delivery in a fast-paced field environment.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and scheduling skills, and the ability to read blueprints and technical documents.

Qualifications

• College degree in Building and Construction Technology or equivalent construction management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Walk railroad tracks to identify deficiencies and prepare project proposals and pricing recommendations.
• Read and analyze requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop professional customer responses.
• Oversee project operations to ensure customer requirements and project expectations are met.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and vendors across multiple job sites.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company procedures and regulations.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by delivering high levels of service and operational support.
• Conduct inspections of crews, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Support pricing analysis, budgeting, cost tracking, and operational forecasting.
• Monitor payroll, fuel, equipment, and project costs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Manage inventory, purchase orders, and material deliveries to job sites.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with mechanical teams.
• Assist in workforce planning and crew scheduling to ensure balanced skill coverage.
• Complete administrative reporting including billing, audits, evaluations, and project reporting.
• Lead and support field crews to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

College degree in Building/Construction Technology or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Railserve, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee rail construction and maintenance projects across active customer sites. You will lead project execution, coordinate with customers and vendors, and ensure safety and on-time delivery in a fast-paced field environment.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and scheduling skills, and the ability to read blueprints and technical documents.