Rail Construction Manager

Alpha Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Corporation seeks a Rail Construction Manager to oversee elements such as stations, bridges, roadways, and facilities. You will interpret plans and manage field operations across railway rights-of-way, coordinating with owners, contractors, and inspectors to drive project success.

Candidates should have a civil engineering background, 5+ years of railway construction management experience, and CCM eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar, focusing on construction/engineering management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years managing railway-related station, bridge, roadway, facilities or infrastructure construction projects.
• CCM certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong teamwork, multitasking and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Ability to learn Smartsheet, Box, Teams and related software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicle.
• Knowledge of project documentation control and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project plans, specs, and contract documents to understand construction requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with RFIs, submittals, schedules, and look-ahead schedules to monitor progress.
• Perform field observations and monitor construction activities and conditions.
• Prepare Daily Field Reports with locations, progress, concerns, and photos.
• Support progress and pay reviews by comparing reported quantities to field records.
• Attend meetings and contribute notes for issue tracking.
• Assist with change-order evaluations using field observations and documents.
• Review inspection data and coordinate resolution of quality issues.
• Provide records management oversight and ensure proper transfer to the project system.
• Maintain professional communication with Owner, Construction Manager, contractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Rail project management

Team environment

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SP

Learning new software (Smartsheet, Box

Driver's license

Coordination with stakeholders

Schedules & budgets

Rail systems knowledge

Contract management software

Project documentation & records

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

CCM certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Career Opportunities with Alpha Corporation

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, and structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation, and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises/partnerships.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm’s inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

The Rail Construction Manager will be assigned project elements that may include rail stations, facilities, bridges, structures, roadways, and other transportation infrastructure. Projects may be located within active railway rights-of-way; therefore, a working knowledge of railway systems and operations is required.

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and other Contract Documents to understand construction requirements, evaluate constructability, and identify unclear or conflicting contract requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and look-ahead schedules to monitor construction sequencing, progress, and general conformance with the Contract Documents.
• Perform field observations and maintain awareness of ongoing and upcoming construction activities, including work locations, progress, sequencing, field conditions, and potential construction issues.
• Prepare accurate and timely Daily Field Reports documenting contractor activities, work locations, progress, field concerns, relevant Contract Document references, and photographic documentation.
• Support progress and pay application reviews by comparing reported quantities and completion percentages against field observations, daily reports, photographs, schedules, and other available project records.
• Attend and actively participate in construction, progress, quality-control, and coordination meetings, maintain appropriate notes, and follow up on assigned project issues.
• Assist with change-order and construction issue evaluations using field observations, Contract Documents, photographs, inspection records, and other supporting project documentation.
• Review inspection data and material testing results, identify discrepancies, and coordinate resolution of construction and quality-related issues.
• Provide project document and records management oversight to help ensure required construction records are received, organized, and transferred to the designated project records management system.
• Maintain professional communication and coordination with the Owner, Construction Manager, contractors, consultants, inspectors, testing agencies, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar degree, specializing in construction/engineering management or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the management of station, bridge, roadway, facilities and/or infrastructure construction project within a railway event
• Current CCM or ability to obtain such within 6 months of hire
• Ability to work with and grow in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
• Proficient computer, smartphone, and tablet skills and use of software and databases to optimize information collection and automate data collection and reporting.
• Ability to learn new computer software and databases, i.e. Smartsheet, Box, TEAMs
• Valid driver's license and qualified to drive company vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of rail stations, bridges, facility, roadway, structure, traffic engineering, utilities construction methods, procedures, practices, plans, specifications and contracts, materials used and performance, environmental, legal and safety responsibilities related to construction of transportation facilities
• Working knowledge of system/communication elements for railroads
• Knowledge of the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software
• Ability to create, review and evaluate project/contractor schedules in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts
• Ability to prepare clear technical, financial, administrative and explanatory correspondences
• Ability to establish and work to project budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Registered as a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or similar Construction Manager Certifications preferred
• VDOT/MSHA construction inspection experience including materials testing or construction inspection certifications also preferred

Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000

Physical Demands

The incumbent in this position can typically expect to sit and use his/her hands to handle and feel for more than 1/3 of the day. He/she can expect to stand or walk for more than 2/3 of the day. Talking and listening are also expected for more than 1/3 of the day. The ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with arms will be needed for more than 1/3 of the day.

This position requires that the incumbent be able to lift items up to 80 pounds on an infrequent basis.

The incumbent in this position should have clear vision at 20 inches or less. He/she should be able to view various reports and forms as well as information displayed on a computer monitor and have the ability to distinguish between different colors. Depth perception, peripheral vision, the ability to focus, and the ability to see from a distance are also necessary.

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.