Senior Railroad Construction Manager

GFT

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work環境
Wellness programs, parental leave, and
pet insurance, medical, dental, vision
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
Competitive PTO accrual
Tuition reimbursement for continued ed
Professional development programs
Incentive compensation for eligible

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager in Los Angeles, CA. The candidate must be willing to travel 90% of the time, overseeing construction and program management with emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include inspections, documentation, cost tracking, and coordination among stakeholders. A strong background in railroad/highway construction and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum high school diploma.
  • 15+ years of general construction experience.
  • Ability to travel 90% of the time.
  • Experience in railroad and highway construction.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, HeadLight).
  • Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure 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.
  • Coordinate between construction project stakeholders.
  • Visit project sites to inspect and document field works.
  • Prepare technical reports and maintain documentation.
  • Provide observation and inspection of contractor operations.
  • Maintain daily logs and safety practices.

Skills

General construction knowledge
Ability to travel 90%
Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma
Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree (preferred)

Tools

Procore
HeadLight
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager to join our Construction Services group in Los Angeles, CA. Must be willing to travel to travel 90% of the time. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

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
What You’ll Bring To Our Firm
  • Minimum high school diploma
  • 15+ years of general construction experience
  • Ability to travel 90% of the time
  • Experience in railroad and highway construction
  • Valid drivers license required
  • Must successfully complete background check and drug screening
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
What We Prefer You Bring
  • Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, HeadLight, etc.)
  • Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree
Compensation

The salary range for this role is $140,000-$210,000. 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

Texas

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles-

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco-

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California

-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

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