Track Services-Project Manager & Estimating - Indiana

Marmon Railroad Services; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Vacation

Job summary

Railserve, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee rail construction and maintenance projects across active customer sites. You will lead project execution, coordinate with customers and vendors, and ensure safety and on-time delivery in a fast-paced field environment.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting and scheduling skills, and the ability to read blueprints and technical documents.

Qualifications

• College degree in Building and Construction Technology or equivalent construction management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Walk railroad tracks to identify deficiencies and prepare project proposals and pricing recommendations.
• Read and analyze requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop professional customer responses.
• Oversee project operations to ensure customer requirements and project expectations are met.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and vendors across multiple job sites.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company procedures and regulations.
• Maintain strong customer relationships by delivering high levels of service and operational support.
• Conduct inspections of crews, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Support pricing analysis, budgeting, cost tracking, and operational forecasting.
• Monitor payroll, fuel, equipment, and project costs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Manage inventory, purchase orders, and material deliveries to job sites.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with mechanical teams.
• Assist in workforce planning and crew scheduling to ensure balanced skill coverage.
• Complete administrative reporting including billing, audits, evaluations, and project reporting.
• Lead and support field crews to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

College degree in Building/Construction Technology or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Railserve As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Railserve is hiring an experienced, safety-focused Project Manager to oversee rail construction and maintenance projects across active customer sites. This is a full-time leadership role responsible for project execution, customer coordination, operational oversight, and maintaining a strong safety culture. Who We Are Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at www.Railserve.com

Job Description

In this role, you will oversee rail construction and maintenance projects while coordinating with customers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution. You will be responsible for workforce planning, project scheduling, inventory management, pricing support, operational performance, and maintaining strong customer relationships. If you are an experienced leader in railroad construction or industrial operations and thrive in a fast-paced, field-driven environment, this role may be a great fit.

Schedule

• Full-time; schedule varies based on operational and project needs
• Travel to project sites required

Compensation

Competitive pay based on experience

Duties

• Walk railroad tracks to identify deficiencies and prepare project proposals and pricing recommendations
• Read and analyze requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop professional customer responses
• Oversee project operations to ensure customer requirements and project expectations are met
• Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and vendors across multiple job sites
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with company procedures and regulations
• Maintain strong customer relationships by delivering high levels of service and operational support
• Conduct inspections of crews, tools, vehicles, and equipment
• Support pricing analysis, budgeting, cost tracking, and operational forecasting
• Monitor payroll, fuel, equipment, and project costs to ensure operational efficiency
• Manage inventory, purchase orders, and material deliveries to job sites
• Coordinate preventive maintenance programs with mechanical teams
• Assist in workforce planning and crew scheduling to ensure balanced skill coverage
• Complete administrative reporting including billing, audits, evaluations, and project reporting
• Lead and support field crews to ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• College degree in Building and Construction Technology or equivalent construction management experience preferred
• Experience in railroad construction, maintenance, or industrial operations preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical documents, and safety procedures
• Experience preparing proposals, reports, and customer correspondence
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost management, and project coordination
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed
• Ability to travel as required

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Prescription safety wear
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program

Additional Information

• Work is performed outdoors and across active construction and industrial job sites
• Requires working around heavy equipment, moving machinery, and uneven terrain
• Extensive walking, climbing, lifting, and physical activity required
• Must comply with all safety requirements at all times
• Exposure to varying weather and environmental conditions expected

Grow With Us

Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success. Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

#LI-DNI

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups-where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.