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Senior Railroad Construction Manager

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Gannett Fleming
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager, Operations Manager, Construction Labor / Trades
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager to join our Construction Services group in Texas. Must be willing to travel 90% of the time.

At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What

you'll be challenged to do:

Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications, perform quality control inspection and documentation on railroad projects, material testing oversight, construction cost tracking and estimates, and coordinate between construction project stakeholders. This role requires 90% travel.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
  • General construction knowledge
  • Research plans, specification, material testing procedures and local agency requirements
  • Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project
  • Visits to project sites to inspect and document field work performed
  • Preparation of technical reports
  • Provide observation and inspection of the construction work and contractor operations
  • Maintains the daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports
  • Maintains construction safety practices and work methods for compliance
What you'll bring to our firm:
  • Minimum high school diploma
  • 15+ years of general construction experience
  • Ability to travel 90% of the time
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Must successfully complete background check and drug screening
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
What we prefer you bring:
  • Experience in highway and railroad construction
  • Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Head Light, etc.)
  • Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree
Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $140,000-$210,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:
  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Texas

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status:
Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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