Senior Rail Track Construction Lead

RailWorks Corporation; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a Superintendent to plan, supervise, and coordinate track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and high-quality performance with strong staff oversight and field leadership.

The candidate should have 6+ years in track construction/maintenance, including 4+ years of supervisory experience, and possess knowledge of FTSS, FRWS, and regulatory guidelines, plus excellent communication and

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of track construction, maintenance and repair including at least 4 years supervising and/or directing the work of others engaged in such activities.
• Knowledge of Federal Track Safety Standards (FTSS) and Federal Roadway Worker Safety (FRWS) and the ability to be qualified for Part 213.7 of FTSS
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures required to carry out large scale track construction and maintenance, structures maintenance, and to monitor system-wide inspections
• Knowledge of railroad rules, regulations, and procedures and regulatory agency guidelines
• Ability to diagnose and correct difficult construction, maintenance, and safety problems
• Ability to evaluate and recommend new procedures to upgrade and refine existing programs
• Experience supervising staff and the ability to clearly communicate instructions to staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Plans, monitors, and coordinates construction/maintenance activities ensuring safe, cost effective, and high-quality performance
• Manages and implements inspection schedules, preventive maintenance and repair programs for track systems and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation
• Assists in the initiation and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures associated with track and structures maintenance and inspection
• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of track inspection and maintenance crews, including adherence to work plans and budgets, performance, quality, and safety, to ensure that project objectives are achieved
• Investigates and diagnoses track failures, difficult maintenance problems, and critical safety issues, and renders corrective actions in a timely manner
• Recommends improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies
• Assigns, directs, and supervises work performed by track workers in accordance with work plans and established priorities
• Makes recommendations regarding the establishment of policies and procedures for programs affecting safety and operational effectiveness
• Enforces company policy and local, state and federally mandated regulations
• Conducts safety audits and safety meetings
• Ensures safe and economical use of labor, materials, and equipment
• Provides technical support to track workers
• Prepares and presents verbal and written reports and recommendations to project team.
• Trains and supervises staff

Skills

Track construction

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RailWorks is seeking a Superintendent to plan, supervise, and coordinate track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, and high-quality performance with strong staff oversight and field leadership.

The candidate should have 6+ years in track construction/maintenance, including 4+ years of supervisory experience, and possess knowledge of FTSS, FRWS, and regulatory guidelines, plus excellent communication and