Railroad Track Project Manager

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager – Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations within assigned New York project sites, including work performed in coordination with the MTA, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and other New York-area transit authorities. At the early stages of a project, this role will be in an office setting managing construction paperwork, submittals, 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, MTA, and New York State DOT requirements.

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
Minimum 5 years of railroad track construction experience required
New York transit or commuter rail 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

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
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