Rail Project Manager – Infrastructure Design & Delivery

Lochmueller Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

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Professional Benefits

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, from initiation through delivery.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of rail engineering or transportation project management experience.
• PE license preferred but not required.
• Experience managing complex rail projects for owners, public agencies, or industrial clients.
• Experience with CSX, Norfolk Southern, or Union Pacific is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of rail design, construction practices, and applicable regulations (FRA/AREMA).
• Proven ability to lead project teams and deliver multiple projects on time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a Project Manager for rail-focused projects, providing leadership from project initiation through delivery.
• Managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinating and communicating with clients to understand project goals, requirements, and expectations.
• Leading project teams and delegating work to project staff.
• Providing technical oversight and guidance related to rail design, analysis, and construction considerations.
• Taking a lead role in project planning, design, and implementation.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the professional development of staff.
• Preparing and reviewing project scopes, fee proposals, schedules, and work plans.
• Reviewing complete project documents, ensuring quality and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Serving as a technical resource and advisor for rail-related initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Rail design

Communication

Mentoring

Accountability

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, from initiation through delivery.

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