Rail Bridge Construction Manager; Chicago
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Railroad / Railway, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
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Rail Bridge Construction Manager (Chicago)Date: Sep 1, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Company: Hatch
Requisition :101665
Location:Chicago,IL,United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Railway Bridge Construction Manager & Inspector to join our Chicago, IL office. In this role, you will provide leadership in the planning, inspection, rehabilitation, construction, and maintenance of railway bridge infrastructure projects across North America.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for bridge inspections, condition assessments, constructability reviews, rehabilitation planning, construction management, contractor oversight, field engineering, and construction quality assurance. This role combines technical expertise with hands‑on field leadership and requires extensive experience managing complex railway bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects while maintaining safe railway operations.
Experience with railway bridge inspections, construction management, steel bridge rehabilitation, bridge maintenance programs, and movable bridge structures, including bascule, swing, and lift bridges, is considered a strong asset.
You will work closely with railway owners, contractors, maintenance‑of‑way teams, operations personnel, and engineering specialists to safely deliver bridge programs from initial assessments through construction completion and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Management & Project Delivery
- Lead railway bridge rehabilitation, maintenance, strengthening, and replacement projects from planning through construction completion.
- Serve as Construction Manager, Resident Engineer, Project Manager, and/or Owner's Representative for railway bridge projects.
- Manage bridge construction activities while ensuring compliance with client requirements, engineering standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Oversee contractor performance, construction quality, schedule adherence, cost control, safety compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate construction activities with railway operations to minimize service disruptions and maintain safe train operations.
- Manage construction budgets, change orders, claims reviews, progress reporting, and project forecasting.
- Lead constructability reviews and develop construction staging, work windows, outage plans, and traffic management strategies.
- Coordinate commissioning, project closeout activities, and turnover documentation.
Bridge Inspection & Asset Management
- Lead bridge inspection programs for steel, concrete, timber, culverts, and movable railway bridge structures.
- Direct detailed bridge condition assessments, timber inspections, underwater inspections, and structural evaluations.
- Review and validate bridge inspection reports, defect assessments, maintenance recommendations, and rehabilitation programs.
- Develop bridge maintenance strategies and long‑term asset management plans.
- Support clients in prioritizing bridge maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement projects based on condition, risk, and operational requirements.
- Develop bridge capital investment plans and asset‑management‑based rehabilitation programs.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
- Provide technical leadership for bridge rehabilitation, strengthening, repair, and replacement…
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