Rail Project Manager – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Lochmueller Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401k with company match

ESOP

Job summary

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Rail Project Manager to lead rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects for public agencies, Class I and industrial clients. Based in multiple locations including Dallas–Fort Worth, this role emphasizes collaboration and delivering quality transportation solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in rail engineering or transportation project management, a Civil Engineering degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years in rail engineering or transportation-related project management.
• Experience managing complex rail projects for owners, public agencies, or industrial clients.
• Familiarity with rail design principles, construction practices and regulations (FRA, AREMA).
• PE license is preferred but not required.
• Experience with CSX, Norfolk Southern or Union Pacific is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for rail-focused projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to meet outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients to understand goals and expectations.
• Lead project teams and delegate tasks to staff.
• Provide technical oversight on rail design, analysis, and construction.
• Lead project planning, design, and implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development.
• Prepare and review project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and work plans.
• Review project documents to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Rail knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Rail Project Manager to lead rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects for public agencies, Class I and industrial clients. Based in multiple locations including Dallas–Fort Worth, this role emphasizes collaboration and delivering quality transportation solutions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in rail engineering or transportation project management, a Civil Engineering degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and familiarity with