Construction Manager

Job Title:

Rail Construction Manager

Job Description

Join a dynamic and high-performance environment where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. As a Rail Construction Manager, you will manage all aspects of rail construction projects, working closely with clients, designers, and construction management teams.

This role offers a rewarding career path with opportunities to work globally across various transportation programs.

Responsibilities

+ Manage all aspects of the delivery of rail construction projects with clients, designers, and construction management teams.

+ Serve as the internal lead and primary client point of contact for assigned rail construction projects.

+ Review and verify rail construction plans, specifications, schedules, and estimate packages.

+ Travel to project locations for ongoing and upcoming projects.

+ Support Construction Management and Resident Engineering services to develop inspector/coordinator teams.

+ Serve as a technical leader in the development and execution of construction activities for major company programs.

+ Plan, organize, and supervise work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians.

+ Lead and participate in the development of marketing, contractual, and production documents, including project scope, budget, and schedule.

+ Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate work effort with the team.

+ Monitor Contractor Quality Documents, including QC test reports and contractor Quality Management Plan (QMP).

+ Track submittals and requests for information (RFI) including submission dates, version control, response dates, and comment tracking.

+ Monitor storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) compliance.

+ Ensure compliance with FRA 49 CFR 214 and FRA 49 CFR 219 rules, and eRailSafe.

+ Collaborate with Business/Accounting/Management teams for project reviews.

+ Participate in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection as needed.

+ Mentor junior staff and support their development.

+ Apply industry experience to enhance team performance in delivering technical excellence.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety.

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a closely related field.

+ Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, and Bluebeam.

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Experience with Microsoft Office.

+ Experience in rail, industrial, or transit projects is strongly preferred.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 6 or more years of experience preferred.

+ Engineering degree preferred.

+ Software proficiency in Micro Station, Inroads, and AutoCAD.

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Experience with topographic field surveying (GPS and/or Total Station).

+ Familiarity with local freight client design manuals for public projects.

+ Experience working with AREMA's Manual for Railway Engineering.

+ Expertise with freight rail client guidelines for construction management services.

+ SWPPP SP Certificate (QSD preferred).

+ Site supervision experience preferred.

Work Environment

This role requires 50-60% travel and offers the opportunity to work with a team in an employee-owned firm. The position is preferably based out of Tennessee or Kentucky. The work environment emphasizes teamwork, diversity, and personal accountability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brentwood, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $55.29/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brentwood,TN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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