Remote Public Projects Lead – Rail Crossing & Safety

Paycom - ATS; Wisconsin; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RailPros seeks a Public Projects Manager to lead railroad public projects from concept through construction, negotiating on behalf of clients for projects with potential impacts to railroad infrastructure. This remote role prefers Wisconsin residents but allows travel across Wisconsin for diagnostics and meetings.

The candidate will draft scopes, cost estimates, review plans and permits, and manage milestones while maintaining compliance and strong relationships with agencies and railroads.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• EIT and PE are preferred.
• Knowledge of railroad safety, right of way, and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage railroad public projects from concept through construction.
• Draft scope and fee for project proposals.
• Prepare and review plans, cost estimates, and agency permits.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with agencies and railroads.
• Travel to project sites and client offices as needed.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and project milestones.
• Support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Uphold integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Negotiation

Drafting agreements

Education

ABET/EAC accredited engineering program

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AREMA standards

MUTCD familiarity

Job description

RailPros seeks a Public Projects Manager to lead railroad public projects from concept through construction, negotiating on behalf of clients for projects with potential impacts to railroad infrastructure. This remote role prefers Wisconsin residents but allows travel across Wisconsin for diagnostics and meetings.

The candidate will draft scopes, cost estimates, review plans and permits, and manage milestones while maintaining compliance and strong relationships with agencies and railroads.