Civil and Railroad Track Project Manager

Hybrid schedule | Multiple office locations

Locations:
Chicago and Naperville, IL;
Milwaukee, WI;
Charlotte and Raleigh, NC;
Omaha, NE. Qualified candidates may have the flexibility to work from other company office locations.

Chase Technical Staffing is recruiting an experienced rail engineering professional to lead railroad track projects locally and nationwide. This role combines technical design leadership, project delivery, client relationships, and business development. The Project Manager will guide multidisciplinary teams through planning, Phase 1 and Phase 2 design, and coordination into construction while managing scope, budgets, schedules, and resources.

• Lead rail projects from planning through design and coordination into construction, maintaining alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; lead client contract negotiations and monitor project delivery.
• Direct and mentor junior and senior engineering staff, providing technical guidance and coordinating design activities.
• Perform and oversee technical tasks, including engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and project presentations.
• Coordinate with project managers and Rail Division leaders to plan resources and distribute work across offices and disciplines.
• Support business development through client capture plans, pursuit strategies, proposal preparation, and client engagement.
• Build and maintain client relationships, participate in stakeholder meetings, and communicate technical information clearly.
• Conduct field visits and occasional out-of-town travel as required by project needs.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer license.
• At least 12 years of professional industry experience, including at least 8 years in railroad project design and/or planning.
• Experience using Micro Station and InRoads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with clients, public stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary rail projects and solve complex technical and project delivery challenges.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support project demands.

• Open Roads Designer; large data processing; GIS/Esri tools; drainage design; stormwater permitting; and site utilities, including sewer, water, and natural gas.