Regional General Manager – Railroad Operations
About The Position
Hulcher Services is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee multiple railroad service divisions across an assigned territory. This is a high-impact executive leadership role responsible for directing railroad operations, derailment response, environmental remediation, mechanical operations, safety, sales, and financial performance. We're looking for a proven leader who has successfully managed multiple locations, led large field operations, responded to railroad derailments and emergency incidents, developed high-performing management teams, and delivered strong operational and financial results. If you've built successful railroad operations while maintaining exceptional safety and customer relationships, we want to hear from you.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in railroad operations, industrial services, heavy civil construction, or emergency response.
- Experience managing multiple locations or regional operations.
- Proven leadership of railroad derailment, wrecking, recovery, or emergency response operations.
- Experience leading large teams through Division Managers or equivalent leadership.
- Strong operational, financial, and strategic business management experience.
- Demonstrated success improving safety performance and operational efficiency.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel approximately 50%.
- Available for emergency response and 24/7 operational support as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Railroad maintenance or operations
- Mechanical fleet management
- Industrial construction or heavy equipment operations
- P&L responsibility
- Multi-million-dollar operational budgets
Responsibilities
- Direct all operational activities across multiple divisions.
- Lead emergency railroad derailment response and recovery operations.
- Ensure divisions maintain exceptional service, responsiveness, and execution.
- Maximize equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
- Develop succession plans and mentor future operational leaders.
- Own the safety culture across every division.
- Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, FRA, and customer requirements.
- Coach leaders on safe operating practices and accountability.
- Drive revenue growth and profitability across the region.
- Develop operational strategies to improve margins and efficiency.
- Monitor budgets, staffing levels, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
- Review bids and estimates to ensure profitable project execution.
- Partner with regional sales teams to expand business.
- Maintain executive-level customer relationships with railroads and industrial clients.
- Identify new market opportunities and competitive advantages.
- Ensure outstanding customer satisfaction on every project.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top operational talent.
- Lead performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
- Standardize leadership practices across all divisions.
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Hulcher Services is a national leader in railroad emergency response, derailment recovery, and specialized transportation services. Our Regional General Managers are empowered to make decisions, build exceptional teams, grow their territories, and directly impact the success of our customers and company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
