Project Manager - Rail

LJA•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Project Manager at LJA Rail provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for railroad flagging operations across multiple rail networks and geographic regions. The role manages flagging personnel, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains operational excellence, supports business growth, and delivers safe, efficient, high-quality services to clients. It serves as a technical expert in railroad safety, operating rules, and field operations while driving workforce development, client satisfaction, and program scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
10+ years of Class I Railroad services.
8+ years of freight railroad flagging experience.
Strong communication skills.
Strong relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day railroad flagging operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and professional project execution.
Manage contract performance, including scope, scheduling, staffing, deliverables, billing support, and client satisfaction.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with railroad owners, customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Establish and enforce operational standards, safety programs, and best practices across flagging activities.
Conduct field audits, operational reviews, investigations, safety assessments, and compliance evaluations.
Lead accident and incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop flagging personnel while overseeing qualification and certification programs.
Support strategic expansion into new rail markets and regions, identifying opportunities for sustainable business growth.
Serve as a Master Flagger and technical resource for railroad operating rules, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, risk reduction, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Multiple health and dental plan options.
Pet plan options.
Mental health support.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
Referral bonuses.
Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Memberships to industry organizations.
Internal mobility and career growth opportunities.
LJA social events, employee sports teams, and bring-your-kid-to-work day.