Rail Track Construction Lead | Safety, Quality & Mentorship

SanCrest; Steele (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SanCrest is seeking a field supervisor to oversee daily rail construction and maintenance on heavy civil projects. You will supervise crews, equipment, and materials, and ensure work follows plans and specifications with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include laying track, grading, ballast placement, inspecting work, mentoring crew members, and coordinating with project managers and inspectors. Regular reporting of progress and needs is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading rail construction/maintenance operations.
• Ability to read rail plans/specifications and ensure compliance.
• Proven safety leadership and field inspection skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily rail construction and maintenance activities on heavy civil projects.
• Supervise and coordinate crew members, equipment, and materials.
• Read and interpret plans/specifications; lay track and manage installation activities.
• Oversee grading and ballast placement.
• Inspect work for compliance and quality; identify and resolve field issues.
• Enforce safety procedures and promote a safety-first work environment.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members.
• Coordinate with project managers and inspectors.
• Complete daily reports and communicate progress and needs.

Skills

Rail leadership

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Plan interpretation

Communication

Job description

SanCrest is seeking a field supervisor to oversee daily rail construction and maintenance on heavy civil projects. You will supervise crews, equipment, and materials, and ensure work follows plans and specifications with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities include laying track, grading, ballast placement, inspecting work, mentoring crew members, and coordinating with project managers and inspectors. Regular reporting of progress and needs is required.