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RailroadTrackProjectManager
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“Railroad Track Project Manager. Skills: Railroad track construction, Project management, Crew supervision. Manage field activities. Plan projects”
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Problem-solving
Work some weekends, Work in extreme weather, Walk on uneven surfaces, Work in loud conditions, Work around heavy/moving equipment, Bend for extended time, Walk for extended time, Stand for extended time, Sit for extended time, Willing to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of railroad track construction experience, Must be able to work well with others, Must be able to work under time pressure, Must maintain composure under stress, Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Nice to Have
MBTA commuter rail experience, Massachusetts transit project experience, 4 year college degree in Construction Management/Engineering, 3+ years of managing/supervising work crews
What You'll Do.
Manage field activities
Supervise onsite track crews
Direct onsite track crews
Coordinate emergency responses
Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment
Draft project reports
Submit project reports
Maintain project reports
Draft daily field logs
Submit daily field logs
Maintain daily field logs
Complete daily inspections of job site
Ensure field work conforms to contract documents
Coordinate with MBTA representatives
Coordinate with Keolis Commuter Services representatives
Coordinate with Massachusetts DOT representatives
Oversee track construction operations
Oversee track rehabilitation operations
Oversee track maintenance operations
Manage track geometry compliance
Manage track alignment compliance
Manage track surface compliance
Coordinate track protection
Coordinate work zone safety
Oversee switch installation
Oversee crossing installation
Oversee OTM machine operations
Oversee specialty trackwork
Monitor track inspection
Document track inspection
Identify track defects
Initiate corrective action
Manage track outage windows
Manage track access agreements
Manage timely return-to-service
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Owner's representatives; Coworkers; Direct supervisors; MBTA representatives; Keolis Commuter Services; Massachusetts DOT representatives; Owner's engineering team
Communication Scope
Professional manner communication
Process & Methodology
Project completion on time, Project completion within budget
Full Job Description
## Responsibilities Manage field activities across track scope on Massachusetts project sites Plan, organize, and direct projects to ensure completion on time and within budget Supervise and direct onsite track crews Resolve crises and coordinate emergency responses in compliance with MBTA and FRA protocols Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment for all operations Draft, submit, and maintain project reports, RFIs, submittals, and daily field logs Complete daily inspections of job site and ensure field work conforms to contract documents Coordinate with MBTA, Keolis Commuter Services, and Massachusetts DOT representatives as required Availability to work some weekends (OT paid for this) Track Responsibilities Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ballast work on Massachusetts revenue service lines Manage track geometry, alignment, and surface compliance per FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213) and applicable MBTA engineering standards Coordinate flagging, track protection, and work zone safety per Massachusetts transit authority rules and GCOR/NORAC operating procedures Oversee switch and crossing installation, OTM machine operations, and specialty trackwork in subway, commuter rail, and freight environments Monitor and document track inspection results; identify defects and initiate corrective action with the owner’s engineering team Manage track outage windows, track access agreements, and timely return-to-service for revenue operations ## Skill Requirements Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills Knowledge of track construction required; familiarity with MBTA engineering standards and Massachusetts transit authority operating rules preferred Computer knowledge: Familiar with Microsoft Suites Understanding safety guidelines Attention to detail and excellent time management skills Analytical and strong problem-solving ability The ability to communicate in a professional manner
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