Rail Construction Manager

Michael Baker International

Rail Construction Department Manager leading Michael Baker's Rail Construction Services Group. Responsible for the day-to-day management and project oversight across multiple offices nationwide.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeMoon Township • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including scheduling, cost estimating, and quality management, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relations, and drive business development initiatives in the construction and rail industry.

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Project ManagementCivil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer (P.E.) License15+ Years Construction Management ExperienceQuality Management Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost EstimatingRisk ManagementQuality ManagementDocument ControlsCPM SchedulingPrimaveraMicrosoft ProjectTrack ConstructionRail Bridge Construction

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration MindedProactive Problem Solver

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)Track Safety Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction OversightFreight Rail ClientsClient SatisfactionHealth & Safety PlansQuality Assurance Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for management and coordination of dedicated rail construction personnel
Responsible for goals, metrics and budgets at the department level
Executes personnel management duties to include hiring, training, timekeeping approval, performance assessment, and other essential talent management tasks
Participate in development of proposals and scope and fees
Business Development
Assists in developing and maintaining client relations and management, including monitoring client satisfaction. Clients include internal and external.
Fully engage on key Department pursuits.
Oversee project requirements by ensuring that quality standards and project deadlines are met.
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans, as required.
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure progress remains on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
Generate and/or approve purchase orders, invoices, credits, and review time sheets.
Attend job, CM/Design coordination meetings, and most technical meetings.
Coordinate and lead project progress meetings and document meeting minutes.
Lead department compliance and adherence to quality management and quality assurance practices and compliance with Michael Baker Way Quality Management requirements.
Maintains current knowledge regarding applicable regulatory, legal, industry practice and company/client standards of practice.
Maintain ultimate responsibility for delivery of project quality, cost, schedule, and safety:
Develop, maintain, distribute, and maintain project-specific Project Management Plan, including Health & Safety Plans and Quality Management Plans in conjunction with Client specific plans
Assist Director in conducting safety meetings and training programs to ensure safety requirements are met
Coordinate audits of quality management processes and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field required
15+ years’ experience in related construction oversight/management required
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) a plus
Familiarity with track construction and rail bridge construction, preferred
Familiarity with working in active rail facilities, preferred
Track safety certification, preferred
Proven experience working for freight rail clients
Demonstrated proficiency in project safety, scheduling (CPM scheduling, Primavera, Microsoft Project), staffing, cost estimating, risk management, quality management, and project/document controls
Be a proactive critical thinker/problem solver
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaboration minded individual working within team environment
Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional to moderate travel might be required.