Rail Force-Account Construction Lead (Hybrid)

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace seeks a seasoned Project Manager for the Gateway Program in the New York/New Jersey area. You will lead force account operations, coordinate with project managers and contractors, and manage budgets and schedules to deliver critical rail infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least 15 years in railroad work, with a strong emphasis on change control, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration. Hybrid work options may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15 years minimum experience in the Railroad industry.
• Proven experience in project management and construction management, with a focus on Amtrak force account operations.
• Strong understanding of change control processes and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Force Account Coordination: Coordinate and manage all force account activities in alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and third-party entities, to ensure seamless integration of force account operations.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Oversee the budget, scope, and schedule of force account activities, working closely with construction managers and project management teams to ensure adherence to project plans.
• Change Control Process: Administer the evaluation and approval process of all change requests, ensuring that potential impacts are carefully evaluated and accepted by all parties involved.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, including safety incidents, work highlights, and physical progress, and ensure accurate and timely documentation of force account activities.
• Construction Management Support: Provide support to the construction management team, including constructability reviews, operational readiness, and rail activation, to ensure the successful completion of force account construction activities.
• Design Review Support: Review project drawings and plans in combination with operations and available outages to provide feasibility, scheduling, and planning input to design teams.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Mace seeks a seasoned Project Manager for the Gateway Program in the New York/New Jersey area. You will lead force account operations, coordinate with project managers and contractors, and manage budgets and schedules to deliver critical rail infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and at least 15 years in railroad work, with a strong emphasis on change control, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration. Hybrid work options may be discussed.