Railway Construction Manager

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

Terravanta is looking for a Rail Construction Manager. We are a woman‑owned consulting firm serving clients in the infrastructure, utility, energy, transportation, and education sectors. We pride ourselves on exceptional service, and you will work hands‑on with some of the most highly‑qualified project managers and engineers in their fields. We take your business challenges personally, it’s not just business, and are committed to working with you to reach the best results.

Involves leading efforts to procure consultants and/or contractors, as well as leading and managing the consultants and/or contractors in the delivery of the railroad project design and construction work. Will work closely with other staff, contractors, and consultants to facilitate plan reviews, prepare various applications and agreements with local agencies, railroads, and third parties involving public works construction, and coordinate with various agencies and jurisdictions regarding station design, grade crossings, separations, and utilities to ensure compliance with railroad engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

• Overseeing construction activities to ensure adherence to legal regulations and safety standards
• Managing project budgets and schedules
• Manage the delivery of railroad‑related projects involving track and signals, bridges, culverts, tunnels, buildings, drainage and retaining structures, and grading
• Write project descriptions, charters, project study reports, and regular monthly reports.
• Calculate construction work quantities (quantity take‑off) from plans and specifications, field survey data, or direct field measurements.
• Prepare estimates of the probable cost of construction and maintenance activities using data from estimating tables, previous bids.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

A minimum of 7 years of related work experience and knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and tracking projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting work and contractor performance.

A combination of training, education, and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Professional Engineer's license
• Prior experience working on railroad structures projects (bridges, culverts, or tunnels)
• Prior experience working for a Class I Railroad or Freight Railroad
• Prior experience working on alternative delivery of projects, e.g. Design‑Build, CM/GC

Flexible work from home options available.