Overview In this role you will lead on-site railroad track construction and maintenance, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery. You will supervise crews, coordinate with engineers, operators, and clients, and enforce quality and regulatory standards. The position focuses on managing schedules, materials, and equipment while delivering durable track infrastructure. You will shape safety practices and on-site execution, contributing to project success at scale.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive salary
- Competitive bonus
- Full health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401k
- PTO
- Strong growth/advancement
Responsibilities- Supervise track construction and maintenance crews, subcontractors, and daily field operations to meet schedules and quality standards
- Develop, execute, and monitor work plans, schedules, and resource allocation for installation, repair, and demolition activities
- Enforce safety protocols and FRA regulations, Roadway Worker Protection, and site safety plans; conduct toolbox talks and safety inspections
- Inspect track components to identify defects and ensure compliance with specifications
- Coordinate logistics for materials, equipment, and personnel, including heavy track-handling machinery
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, rail operators, and clients to resolve issues and communicate progress
- Manage on-site documentation (daily reports, timecards, logs, incident reports, as-built records)
- Oversee demolition and repair work related to track structures and ancillary infrastructure
- Train, mentor, and evaluate crew supervisors and laborers; enforce productivity, quality, and conduct standards
- Assist in estimating labor, equipment, and material needs for change orders and project closeout; help control costs and minimize downtime
Key requirements- Minimum 1 year of heavy civil or railroad track construction experience
- At least 2 years in a superintendent or supervisory role
- Expertise in track laying, tie replacement, rail welding, ballast management
- Strong knowledge of FRA regulations and Roadway Worker Protection
- Proven leadership to supervise multiple crews and manage subcontractors
- Hands-on experience with demolition, repair, and track rehabilitation techniques
- Excellent communication and coordination skills with engineers, rail operators, clients, and regulators
- Proficiency in site documentation, reporting, and basic project administration; comfortable with mobile reporting tools and MS Office
- Valid driver's license; CDL preferred
- Certifications such as First Aid/CPR, flagging, or RWP desirable
- Physical ability for outdoor work, heavy lifting, and travel to multiple sites
- Nice-to-have: prior superintendent/supervisor experience on rail projects and track equipment familiarity
- leadership
- strong communication
- coordination
- FRA regulations
- Roadway Worker Protection (RWP)
- track inspection protocols
