Project Manager - Track

Railroad Construction Company, Inc.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to oversee major construction projects in our Track Department from planning through completion.

The role requires leading teams, coordinating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field operations to ensure safety, quality, budgets, schedules, and contractual requirements are met. The successful candidate will manage meetings, develop work plans, assist field execution, oversee procurement, and monitor CPM progress while

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.

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