Railroad Construction Manager II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (in-person and

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) with tax-deferred savings

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT seeks a Railroad Construction Manager II to join our Construction Services group in Houston, TX. This role requires extensive travel (90%) and oversight of railroad construction activities, with a focus on QA, inspections, documentation, and cost tracking.

The ideal candidate holds a Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree, 10+ years in general construction, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• 10+ years of general construction experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to travel 90%.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Perform quality control inspections and documentation on railroad projects.
• Oversee material testing and project cost tracking/estimates; coordinate between stakeholders.
• Visit project sites to inspect field work and prepare technical reports.
• Provide observation and inspection of contractor operations; maintain daily logs.

Skills

Construction management

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree

High school diploma

Tools

Procore

HeadLight

Job description

What You Will Do

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

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 requires 90% 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.

Education | Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma
• 10+ years of general construction experience.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

What You’ll Bring To Our Firm

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

What We Prefer You Bring

• Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree.
• Experience in railroad construction.
• Railroad structures experience preferred, including substructure and superstructure elements, open-deck bridges, bearings, pier caps, abutments, and foundations.
• Familiarity with railroad bridge inspection, rehabilitation, repair, AREMA standards, and construction in active railroad environments is a plus.
• 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-deferred 401(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.

Company Overview

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 for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our 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