Railroad Track Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage field activities across track scope on New York project sites
• Plan, organize, and direct projects to ensure completion on time and within budget
• Supervise and direct onsite track crews
• Resolve crises and coordinate emergency responses in compliance with MTA and FRA protocols
• Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment for all operations
• Draft, submit, and maintain project reports, RFIs, submittals, and daily field logs
• Complete daily inspections of job site and ensure field work conforms to contract documents
• Coordinate with MTA, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and New York State DOT representatives as required
• Availability to work some weekends (OT paid for this)

Track Responsibilities

• Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ballast work on New York revenue service lines
• Manage track geometry, alignment, and surface compliance per FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213) and applicable MTA engineering standards
• Coordinate flagging, track protection, and work zone safety per New York transit authority rules and GCOR/NORAC operating procedures
• Oversee switch and crossing installation, OTM machine operations, and specialty trackwork in subway, commuter rail, and freight environments
• Monitor and document track inspection results; identify defects and initiate corrective action with the owner’s engineering team
• Manage track outage windows, track access agreements, and timely return-to-service for revenue operations

Skill Requirements

• Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills 
• Knowledge of track construction required; familiarity with New York transit authority engineering standards preferred
• Computer knowledge: Familiar with Microsoft Suites 
• Understanding safety guidelines 
• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills 
• Analytical and strong problem-solving ability 
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner with owner’s representatives, coworkers and direct supervisors 
• Ability to complete work under time pressure and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations 
• Must be able to work well with others 
• Familiarity with FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213)
• Working knowledge of AREMA standards and New York transit authority engineering and operating rules
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trade disciplines on active railroad right-of-way
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contract documents

Work Experience Requirement

• Minimum 5 years of railroad track construction experience required, with New York transit or commuter rail project experience strongly preferred
• Railroad Transit experience required 

Education Requirements

4 year college degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred
• Or, 5+ years of construction experience with 3+ years of managing/supervising work crews 

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Work in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow and sleet) 
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances 
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds 
• Must be willing to travel