Sr. Project Manager - Rail

LJA • Westminster, CO

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About The Position

As a Sr. Project Manager at LJA Rail, this role is responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and management of railroad signal and train control projects. This role provides technical leadership, project oversight, client management, and mentoring of engineering staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of railroad signal engineering experience.
• 7+ years of project management and team leadership experience.
• Experience with Class I railroads, short-line railroads, transit agencies, and/or industrial rail facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex signal design and implementation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design development for freight railroad projects
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable regulations, including standards established by the Federal Railroad Administration, American Railway Engineering Maintenance-of-Way Association, and railroad owner requirements.
• Provide technical expertise for signal system upgrades, new installations, and maintenance programs.
• Review engineering deliverables for quality, accuracy, and constructability.
• Manage multiple signal engineering projects from concept through construction and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, communications, and construction personnel.
• Prepare and present project status reports to clients and leadership.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
• Referral Bonuses
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth: Internal mobility opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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