Railroad Construction Manager II

GFT.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tax-deferred 401(k)

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Houston, TX is seeking a Railroad Construction Manager II to join our Construction Services group. You will oversee railroad construction projects, ensuring adherence to plans, safety, and quality standards, and travel up to 90%.

The role demands 10+ years of construction experience, a high school diploma, and proficiency with MS Office; candidates with a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree are preferred. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of general construction experience.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.
• Valid driver's license; background check and drug screening required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee construction work for compliance with plans and specs.
• Coordinate between construction stakeholders and manage cost tracking.
• Visit project sites to inspect field work and prepare technical reports.
• Provide observation of contractor operations and maintain daily logs.
• Ensure safety practices and quality standards are followed.

Skills

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Documentation & reporting

Site inspection observations

Education

High School Diploma

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Procore

HeadLight

Microsoft Office

Job description

GFT is seeking a Railroad Construction Manager II to join our Construction Services group in Houston, TX.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

• Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications, perform quality control inspection and documentation on railroad projects, material testing oversight, construction cost tracking and estimates, and coordinate between construction project stakeholders. This role requires90% travel.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• General construction knowledge.
• Research plans, specification, material testing procedures and local agency requirements.
• Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project.
• Visits to project sites to inspect and document field work performed.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Provide observation and inspection of the construction work and contractor operations.
• Maintains the daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Maintains construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• Minimum high school diploma
• 10+ years of general construction experience.
• Ability to travel90% of the time.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

What we prefer you bring:

• Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree.
• Experiencein railroad construction.
• Railroad structures experience preferred, including substructure and superstructure elements, open-deck bridges, bearings, pier caps, abutments, and foundations.
• Familiaritywithrailroad bridge inspection, rehabilitation, repair, AREMA standards, and construction in active railroad environments is aplus.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, HeadLight, etc.).

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$130,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships– that’s why we’re the employer of choice for5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

We process client needs for their expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Houston, TX. Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time