Senior Railroad Construction Manager

GFT. • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $140,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager to join our Construction Services group in Los Angeles, CA. This role requires a high degree of travel, with candidates expected to travel 90% of the time. GFT is dedicated to engineering and building the future through comprehensive construction and program management services, emphasizing excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. The construction management services are central to transforming communities and improving lives by overseeing all project phases to ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality completion with the utmost safety standards.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma
• 15+ years of general construction experience
• Ability to travel 90% of the time
• Valid driver's license required
• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in highway and railroad construction
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, HeadLight, etc.)
• Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform quality control inspection and documentation on railroad projects.
• Provide oversight for material testing.
• Track construction costs and prepare estimates.
• Coordinate between construction project stakeholders.
• Research plans, specifications, material testing procedures, and local agency requirements.
• Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project.
• Visit project sites to inspect and document field work performed.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Provide observation and inspection of construction work and contractor operations.
• Maintain the daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.

Benefits

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