Rail Project Manager — Lead Rail Infra & Design (Remote/Hybrid)

Lochmueller Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 railroads, short lines, and industrial clients. The role guides projects from initiation through delivery in a collaborative, values-driven firm.

The position supports a culture built on CARDIA values and an ESOP-owned structure, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance across regional offices in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and beyond.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in rail engineering, rail infrastructure, or transportation-related project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.

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

Rail engineering

Project management

Client coordination

Team leadership

Technical oversight

Rail design principles

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 railroads, short lines, and industrial clients. The role guides projects from initiation through delivery in a collaborative, values-driven firm.

The position supports a culture built on CARDIA values and an ESOP-owned structure, with opportunities to mentor staff and advance across regional offices in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and beyond.