Senior Railroad Construction Manager

Consor Engineers • San Jose, CA

1d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Senior Railroad Construction Manager leads construction projects through their construction phases and provides overall field contract administration and coordination for diverse and complex programs or projects. The role supervises assigned staff to ensure contractor activities are monitored and controlled in accordance with design specifications and contractual requirements. The manager serves as the primary on-site liaison among the client, company personnel, and contractors to resolve project issues.

The position oversees project administration throughout the construction cycle, including technical, financial, and client-satisfaction aspects. It manages projects from contract award through completion, oversees contractor coordination and scheduling, and maintains budgets and schedules in accordance with cost and delivery commitments. The role also conducts construction monitoring, maintains comprehensive project documentation, and provides weekly project-status reports.

This field position primarily operates outdoors and may involve exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements. The role may involve frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, and coordination; occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 35 pounds. Applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks must be completed successfully.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of ten years of construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to obtain required certifications and pass applicable qualification tests within specified time frames.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project administration throughout the construction cycle, including technical, financial, and client-satisfaction aspects.
• Manage construction projects from contract award through completion.
• Supervise contractor coordination and scheduling.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules in accordance with cost and delivery contractual commitments.
• Monitor construction and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Deliver weekly reports on project status.
• Supervise assigned staff and ensure contractor activities comply with design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison among the client, company personnel, and contractors to resolve project issues.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, on-demand learning resources, and paid professional memberships.
• Industry-competitive paid time off, seven paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
• Flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid or remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee assistance program; fitness and wellness reimbursement; and HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior