Senior Railroad Construction Manager

GFT. • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $140,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager to join its Construction Services group. The role involves overseeing railroad construction work to help ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications, and that projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations. Responsibilities include quality-control inspections and documentation, oversight of material testing, cost tracking and estimates, and coordination among project stakeholders. The role requires travel 90% of the time.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 15+ years of general construction experience.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.
• Experience in railroad and highway construction.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or HeadLight.
• Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Apply general construction knowledge.
• Research plans, specifications, material-testing procedures, and local agency requirements.
• Prepare and maintain daily and periodic project documentation and records.
• Visit project sites to inspect and document field work.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Observe and inspect construction work and contractor operations.
• Maintain daily logs of construction and inspection activities and compare them with progress reports.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
• Perform quality-control inspections and documentation on railroad projects.
• Oversee material testing.
• Track construction costs and prepare estimates.
• Coordinate between construction project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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