Rail Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure Leader

Lochgroup; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lochmueller Group has a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineering and project manager to join our Transportation team as a Rail Project Manager. This role leads rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects for public agencies, Class I railroads, short lines, and industrial clients, delivering results in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Based in Dallas–Fort Worth or other listed locations, you will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and teams, provide technical oversight,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive rail engineering/rail infrastructure/project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for rail-focused projects from initiation through delivery.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and resources for successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with clients to understand project goals and expectations.
• Lead project teams and delegate work 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, proposals, schedules, and work plans.
• Review project documents for quality and compliance with codes and regs.
• Act as technical resource and advisor for rail initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Rail engineering

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lochmueller Group has a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineering and project manager to join our Transportation team as a Rail Project Manager. This role leads rail and rail-adjacent infrastructure projects for public agencies, Class I railroads, short lines, and industrial clients, delivering results in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Based in Dallas–Fort Worth or other listed locations, you will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and teams, provide technical oversight,