Senior Construction Manager - Bridge/Rail

Trilon Group•Carteret, NJ

30d•$250,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm. Naik Consulting Group is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager with proven experience and expertise in Bridge/Rail projects. The Senior Construction Manager will oversee a multidisciplinary team and lead the project through preconstruction to commissioning for a multi-million dollar bridge repair project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Active New Jersey Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
20+ years of construction project management experience with expert level knowledge of bridge and/or rail projects.
Minimum of 7+ years in a supervisory role
Management of at least three (3) bridge construction or rehabilitation projects and one (1) completed project involving railroad infrastructure within an active railroad environment.
Strong understanding of track work, rail operations, bridge structures, and applicable codes and standards.
Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar transportation projects.
Expertise in project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6), document controls, and cost management tools.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead overall construction planning, scheduling, and execution for major bridge and rail projects.
Apply expert level of knowledge of construction means and methods, materials and techniques for bridge repair.
Manage field operations, subcontractors, and project engineering staff to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Oversee coordination with rail agencies, transportation authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
Review design documents, shop drawings, and technical specifications to ensure compliance and constructability.
Implement and enforce safety programs, quality control procedures, and risk-management strategies.
Ensures adherence to contract terms, performance, quality assurance, compliance requirements, and engineering specifications.
Prepare progress reports, cost forecasts, and change-order documentation.
Serve as the primary on-site project leader, maintaining strong communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Establishes work plan and multidisciplinary staffing of the project and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to long-term workforce development.