Railroad Track Project Manager

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC•Boston, MA

7d•$150,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager – Track (Boston, MA) is responsible for overseeing track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations within assigned Massachusetts project sites, including work performed in coordination with the MBTA and other Massachusetts Bay area transit authorities. At the early stages of a project, this role will be in an office setting managing construction paperwork, submittmits, and regulatory coordination. Once construction is underway, the majority of work will require this position to be in the field directing track crews. This position ensures construction progresses on schedule, contract specifications are adhered to, and all work complies with applicable FRA, MBTA, and Massachusetts DOT requirements.

Requirements

Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Knowledge of track construction required
Familiarity with MBTA engineering standards and Massachusetts transit authority operating rules 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 MBTA 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
Minimum 5 years of railroad track construction experience required
MBTA commuter rail or Massachusetts transit project experience strongly preferred
Railroad Transit experience required
4 year college degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred
Or, 5+ years of construction experience with 3+ years of managing/supervising work crews
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, stand and sit for extended time
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be willing to travel

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with MBTA engineering standards and Massachusetts transit authority operating rules
4 year college degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Responsibilities

Manage field activities across track scope on Massachusetts 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 MBTA and FRA protocols
Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment for all operations
Draft, submit, and maintain project reports, RFIs, submittmits, and daily field logs
Complete daily inspections of job site and ensure field work conforms to contract documents
Coordinate with MBTA, Keolis Commuter Services, and Massachusetts DOT representatives as required
Availability to work some weekends (OT paid for this)
Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ballast work on Massachusetts revenue service lines
Manage track geometry, alignment, and surface compliance per FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213) and applicable MBTA engineering standards
Coordinate flagging, track protection, and work zone safety per Massachusetts 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