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