Director of Construction Management

Overview

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The Director of Construction Management reports directly to the Associate Vice President of Construction Management and has direct responsibility for the delivery of railroad State of Good Repair (SGR) and other assigned construction projects throughout Southern California
. This role provides senior-level construction management and technical oversight for multiple concurrent SGR/construction projects, including railroad track
, structures
, signal
, systems
, Positive Train Control (PTC), and railroad facilities projects. The director leads field execution and construction oversight activities, including construction inspection, contractor coordination, constructability, and design reviews for safe, compliant, and on-time project delivery.

This position requires a highly experienced railroad professional capable of managing complex work in active railroad and construction environments, supervising multiple project managers and field staff, and coordinating with public agency clients and railroad stakeholders. The Director serves as a technical and operational leader, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and on schedule while enhancing rail safety, system reliability, and service performance in accordance with applicable railroad, regulatory, and industry standards.

This position may require additional hours to support construction oversight activities during absolute work window operations. A company vehicle will be provided for business use in accordance with company policy.

• Lead and manage multiple project managers in railroad track, structures, signal, systems, and PTC construction projects concurrently.
• Provide senior construction management oversight for large-scale SGR infrastructure improvements
• Perform constructability and design reviews, including evaluation of construction phasing from a railroad operations perspective.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, consultants, railroad managers, and internal teams to support safe and efficient project execution
• Interface and coordinate with multiple clients from public agencies in Southern California
• Review and interpret track, structures, signal, systems, and PTC plans, specifications, and construction phasing documents
• Support development and implementation of long-range State of Good Repair (SGR) improvement programs
• Support capital and maintenance project development aimed at reducing operational risk and improving system reliability
• Provide technical guidance and practical, cost-effective solutions to SGR challenges
• Oversee project managers and construction managers during field inspections, including walking inspections and verification of installations
• Verify quantities, materials, dimensions, and installation accuracy in the field
• Support testing, pre-testing, cutover, and commissioning activities as required
• Oversee accurate daily, weekly, and project reporting documentation
• Prioritize field interventions based on inspections, monitoring, and risk assessments
• Apply sound judgment to balance safety, quality, schedule, and cost across multiple active projects
• Perform other duties as required to support business and project needs

• Demonstrated expertise in railroad SGR and construction projects…