Remote Rail Infrastructure Project Manager

Cando Rail & Terminals; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Employee Ownership Program

Group Life, AD&D, LTD

Flexible Health & Dental Benefits

Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9+1

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals seeks a Project Manager/Project Engineer to oversee end-to-end planning and execution of capital projects for rail infrastructure in North America. You will coordinate safety, budgets, schedules, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and reporting with internal and external clients.

The role reports to the General Manager of Infrastructure Development and requires leadership, risk management, and strong communication across diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and PE preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in railway industry with construction oversight and PM experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of projects from conception to construction and commissioning.
• Monitor consultant/contractor performance to prevent delays or budget overruns.
• Coordinate design through construction, ensuring contract terms, standards, and budgets are met.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness of specifications.
• Lead planning meetings and provide on-site supervision as needed.
• Manage sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award processes for rail-related procurements.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, clients, engineers, and third parties.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Schedule & cost control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Cando Rail & Terminals seeks a Project Manager/Project Engineer to oversee end-to-end planning and execution of capital projects for rail infrastructure in North America. You will coordinate safety, budgets, schedules, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and reporting with internal and external clients.

The role reports to the General Manager of Infrastructure Development and requires leadership, risk management, and strong communication across diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced