Railroad Construction Manager II

GFT • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Railroad Construction Manager II to join our Construction Services group in Houston, TX. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma
• 10+ years of general construction experience.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree.
• Experience in railroad construction.
• Railroad structures experience preferred, including substructure and superstructure elements, open-deck bridges, bearings, pier caps, abutments, and foundations.
• Familiarity with railroad bridge inspection, rehabilitation, repair, AREMA standards, and construction in active railroad environments is a plus.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, HeadLight, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Perform quality control inspection and documentation on railroad projects.
• Material testing oversight.
• Construction cost tracking and estimates.
• Coordinate between construction project stakeholders.
• Research plans, specification, material testing procedures and local agency requirements.
• Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project.
• Visits to project sites to inspect and document field work performed.
• Preparation of technical reports.
• Provide observation and inspection of the construction work and contractor operations.
• Maintains the daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Maintains construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED