Rail Superintendent - Per Diem Offered

Trillium Staffing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking an experienced Rail Superintendent to oversee heavy civil rail and track construction projects throughout Boston and the New England region. This role is responsible for managing field operations, leading crews, and maintaining project schedules while ensuring quality workmanship.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of rail infrastructure, and the ability to travel. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $130,000 to $170,000 per year, with an additional per diem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of rail, track, or heavy civil construction supervision experience required.
• Strong knowledge of track installation, switches, turnouts, and rail infrastructure.
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily rail construction operations including track installation.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
• Enforce safety standards and conduct daily safety talks.
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and project costs.

Skills

Rail construction supervision

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Rail Superintendent to oversee heavy civil rail and track construction projects throughout Boston and the New England region.

This role is responsible for managing field operations, leading crews, maintaining project schedules, ensuring quality workmanship, and enforcing all safety requirements.

Hourly pay is between $130 - $170k/year, plus $125/day per diem for all 7 days!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily rail construction operations, including track installation, switch/turnout construction, and infrastructure improvements
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and materials to maintain project schedules
• Enforce safety standards, conduct daily huddles, toolbox talks, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Monitor productivity, quality control, and project costs
• Maintain daily reports, timesheets, and three-week look-ahead schedules
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

Qualifications

• 5+ years of rail, track, or heavy civil construction supervision experience required; previous Amtrak experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of track installation, switches, turnouts, and rail infrastructure
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred
• Experience managing crews, subcontractors, track outages, and rail operations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Must be able and willing to travel
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings

Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.