Rail Construction Foreman

SanCrest; Baldwin Township (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sancrest Llc in the United States is seeking a Rail Crew Foreman/Leadman to lead daily rail construction and maintenance on heavy civil projects. You will supervise crew members, coordinate equipment and materials, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality specifications.

The role requires strong expertise in rail installation, grading, ballast operations, and plan interpretation, with a focus on safety and collaboration with project managers and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading rail construction and/or maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of rail installation, grading, and ballast operations.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Proven safety leadership and team supervision skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Capability to inspect work and ensure quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans to support rail work.
• Oversee track laying, grading, and ballast placement.
• Inspect and verify work quality and correct installation.
• Enforce safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.
• Train, mentor, and guide crew performance.
• Coordinate with project managers and inspectors.
• Complete daily reports and maintain accurate field documentation.
• Troubleshoot field issues and support problem-solving.

Skills

Rail leadership

Plan interpretation

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Quality inspection

Job description

Rail Crew Foreman/Leadman

to lead daily rail construction and maintenance on heavy civil projects. Will supervise crew members, coordinate equipment and materials, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans to support rail work.


• Oversee track laying, grading, and ballast placement.


• Inspect and verify work quality and correct installation.


• Enforce safety procedures and promote a safety-first culture.


• Train, mentor, and guide crew performance.


• Coordinate with project managers and inspectors.


• Complete daily reports and maintain accurate field documentation.


• Troubleshoot field issues and support problem-solving.

Qualifications / Skills

• Experience leading rail construction and/or maintenance activities.


• Strong knowledge of rail installation, grading, and ballast operations.


• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.


• Proven safety leadership and team supervision skills.


• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.


• Capability to inspect work and ensure quality compliance.