Superintendent - Capital Projects

Job Title

Superintendent Capital Projects

Transportation Department

LIRR

Various

$119,479 – $

Safety Sensitive

MPA

3/9/2026

Chartered in 1834, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest, busiest, and oldest continuously operating commuter railroad in the United States. In 2024, this 24/7/365 operation served 75.5 million riders on a system that stretches nearly 120 miles – from Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in Manhattan to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island.

Capital Program Management Departments for all capital projects. This position oversees, coordinates, provides technical expertise, and has direct input into project design and scope, balancing operational needs and concerns with scheduling requirements of capital projects.

• Direct & oversee Transportation Department interface with Engineering Department in all aspects of project design/review to ensure all operational concerns/issues are thoroughly researched and evaluated.
• Attend Project Design Meetings to interpret and provide guidance of Transportation operating requirements (i.e. Automatic Block Territory, Manual Block Territory, etc).
• Take a lead role in the review of project scheduling to ensure that daily operations can support required track outages minimizing inconveniences to our customers.
• Provide direction and oversight into the Long Range Planning of Capital Projects to ensure that it is consistent with Transportation operational needs, flexibility and staffing is in place to support project needs.
• Research the feasibility of alternatives to maximize track outage times and/or reduces project cost with alternative operating plans and/or bussing programs.
• Provide direction and oversight in the area of safety to ensure that employees have a safe environment to work in and all employees adhere to safe operating practices. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• Provide Transportation Department Operational Support as required.
• Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential.
  
  Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example.
• If an applicant is Engine Service Qualified (ESQ), maintaining a valid Locomotive Engineer Certification and is not on the active-duty Locomotive Engineer roster, they will be required to provide Engine Service coverage during Engine Service manpower shortages. Perform all other assignments as requested by Senior Management.

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree. Demonstrated, directly related, equivalent experience and education may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, a candidate may be chosen if (s) he possesses a minimum of 12 years' demonstrated transportation experience, seven of which must be demonstrated operations managerial experience or front-line supervisory experience.

• Progressively responsible, recent operations management/supervisory experience.
• Experience supervising both represented and management employees, with responsibilities towards a department or section budget.
• Strong operating background, including familiarity with FRA Regulations for Train, Track and Equipment Operations, a working knowledge of crew and equipment manipulations. Familiarity with Terminal Emergency Action Plans and other contingencies.
• Proven record as a successful manager, with…