Railroad Flagging Coordinator

Benesch • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking an entry-level Railroad Flagging Coordinator to join its National Railroad team. The position supports the coordination and scheduling of railroad flagging and protection services for active rail construction and maintenance projects. The coordinator works with project teams, contractors, railroad personnel, and flaggers to help ensure appropriate railroad protection is scheduled and in place while work is performed near active railroad operations.

The role provides hands-on experience in railroad operations, construction coordination, safety, and project support. The position offers a hybrid schedule, with a preference for candidates open to working from the Cincinnati, Ohio office; candidates based at any Benesch office location will also be considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Interest in building a career in the railroad, construction, engineering, or transportation industry.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple assignments, schedules, and priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with contractors, railroad personnel, flaggers, and internal project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate schedules, records, and documentation.
• Ability to respond professionally and effectively to changing schedules, competing priorities, and time-sensitive requests.
• Ability to learn and apply railroad operating procedures, safety requirements, and project-specific guidelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a team.
• Willingness to learn about railroad operations, flagging, and construction safety practices.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or related technical education.
• Previous experience in railroad operations, construction, scheduling, logistics, dispatching, or project coordination.
• Basic understanding of construction or railroad terminology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule qualified railroad flaggers and protection personnel based on project schedules and railroad requirements.
• Communicate with project managers, contractors, railroad representatives, and flaggers about assignments, schedules, and work requirements.
• Assist with coordinating railroad work windows, track outages, and protection requirements.
• Monitor project schedules and communicate changes that may affect flagging coverage or planned work.
• Maintain accurate flagging schedules, assignments, certifications, time records, and project documentation.
• Assist project teams and contractors with coordinating railroad flagging and protection requirements.
• Respond to scheduling changes and last-minute requests and help identify appropriate flagging coverage.
• Prepare and maintain reports, logs, correspondence, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, railroad personnel, and internal teams to support project execution.
• Assist with resolving scheduling and coordination issues during construction and maintenance activities.
• Develop knowledge of railroad operating procedures, safety requirements, and applicable industry standards while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules that support professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the impact of your work.

What This Job Offers

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