Rail Project Lead - Field Ops & Safety

Railserve, US; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life insurance for employee and depend

Sickness and accident income

401(k) with match

Safety shoe reimbursement

Prescription safety wear

Holiday pay

Vacation days

Marmon employee discount program

Job summary

Railserve, a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada, is hiring an experienced Project Manager to oversee rail construction and maintenance projects at customer sites.

You will lead project execution, coordinate crews and vendors, ensure safety, and manage scheduling, budgeting, and customer relationships in a fast-paced field environment. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• College degree in Building and Construction Technology or equivalent construction management experience preferred
• Experience in railroad construction, maintenance, or industrial operations preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical documents, and safety procedures
• Experience preparing proposals, reports, and customer correspondence
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost management, and project coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed
• Ability to travel as required

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

Blueprint reading

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Railserve, a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada, is hiring an experienced Project Manager to oversee rail construction and maintenance projects at customer sites.

You will lead project execution, coordinate crews and vendors, ensure safety, and manage scheduling, budgeting, and customer relationships in a fast-paced field environment. Travel to project sites is required.