Senior Track Construction & Maintenance Supervisor

RailWorks; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a Craft Superintendent to plan, supervise, and coordinate track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, high-quality performance and strong leadership over field crews.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with FTSS/FRWS guidelines while coordinating with project teams to meet goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of track construction, maintenance and repair including at least 4 years supervising and/or directing the work of others.
• 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, coordinates, and supervises track construction and maintenance activities to ensure safety, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Manages inspection schedules, preventive maintenance, and repair programs for track systems and equipment.
• Implements policies and procedures for track and structures maintenance and inspections.
• Evaluates crew performance, adherence to work plans, budgets, quality, and safety to meet project objectives.
• Investigates and resolves track failures and safety issues with timely corrective actions.
• Recommends improvements in work methods to address maintenance deficiencies.
• Directs track workers according to plans and priorities; supervises staff.

Skills

FTSS knowledge

FRWS knowledge

Communication skills

Staff supervision

Construction supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RailWorks is seeking a Craft Superintendent to plan, supervise, and coordinate track construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair activities. The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective, high-quality performance and strong leadership over field crews.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with FTSS/FRWS guidelines while coordinating with project teams to meet goals.