Senior Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee railroad construction projects. This hybrid role combines fieldwork and office management, requiring a proactive approach to project administration and a commitment to safety and compliance. You will lead a team, manage contracts, and ensure timely delivery of materials, all while fostering a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about engineering and construction, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan with company match

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage project contracts and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate with teams to maintain project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Technical Instruction Interpretation

Safety Compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Construction Management

Diploma in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: New Stanton, PA

Company Overview

Frontier Railroad Services, LLC is a growing railroad construction company based in New Stanton, PA performing new track construction, track rehabilitation, and maintenance of way services in the Eastern United States.

Job Description

The Senior Project Engineer draws from their training and experience to successfully manage various size railroad projects to support company business growth and profitability goals. This is a hybrid position requiring 50% travel in the field and 50% in office.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts.
• Observe workflow, anticipate potential schedule changes, and coordinate with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule.
• Review change order drawings and specifications; develop, track and negotiate proposals and change orders.
• Assist in preparation of bids, including assisting with take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, design reviews and other related tasks.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
• Provide supervision of field crew members/foreman or superintendents, as required.
• Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimated/completed to support forecasting for future project performance.
• Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement and change order/supplemental work processes.
• Monitor/Manage subcontractor work.
• Partner with Contract Administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts including billing, payments, etc.
• Manage FRA and railroad specific safety compliance.
• Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Assure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field of study such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Understanding of MOW ops, track & structure maintenance, FRA regs.
• A minimum of 5 years recent related project management experience in a heavy civil construction or railroad environment, including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Solid knowledge of surveying, equipment applications, and overall engineering is essential.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Project and Word programs.
• Strong leadership and excellent communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Work in conjunction with office staff and company ownership to prepare accurate and timely proposals.
• Have a whatever it takes attitude and team-oriented outlook. 50% travel required, on site at projects as necessary.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Short Term, Long Term and Group Life (Company-Paid)
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Discretionary profit-sharing bonus.
• Opportunity to advance with a growing company.

You must have a personal email address to apply for this position. Communication will be done via email. Candidates must pass drug testing and background check requirements.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we will only contact those individuals we believe would be the best match for the requirements of the position.

EEO Statement: Frontier Railroad Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Frontier Railroad Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.