Freight Rail Engineering​/Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Rail Engineer / Project Manager to support a rapidly growing Transportation practice focused on freight rail and rail industrial development projects
. This role is ideal for a seasoned rail professional with strong client-facing skills who can lead multi-discipline planning and design teams on complex rail engineering projects both locally and nationwide.

The successful candidate will function as a seller/doer
, managing all aspects of rail engineering projects—from business development and proposal support through project execution, quality management, and financial performance. A primary emphasis will be placed on successfully delivering rail industrial development and design-build projects
.

• Manage all phases of railroad and rail/transit engineering projects, including business development support, scope and fee development, staffing plans, execution, quality control, and financial performance.
• Lead and coordinate multi-discipline teams of engineers, designers, and technicians in the planning, design, and analysis of rail engineering projects.
• Interface with contractors and construction teams on design-build and construction support efforts.
• Provide leadership across project safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction coordination, environmental compliance, project controls, and stakeholder engagement.
• Promote and manage safety and health performance for project teams and subcontractors.
• Develop new client relationships and manage existing client accounts, serving as a primary point of contact for proposal and project-related activities.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and support contract administration efforts.
• Support contract preparation and negotiation, coordination with regulatory agencies, and establishment of critical project objectives.
• Plan, organize, and communicate project staffing needs to leadership.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
• Champion the use of emerging technologies and best practices in rail engineering and transportation planning.
• Analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedules, and costs to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience
  , with a strong preference for candidates whose background is focused on freight rail engineering and rail industrial development projects
  .
• 5+ years of experience managing or leading rail engineering or rail-related architectural projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
  .
• Experience managing rail industrial development and/or design-build projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Strong client development and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to translate client needs into defined scopes of work and successful project execution.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and critical path management.
• Ability to maintain a big-picture perspective while also managing critical technical and contractual details.
• Willingness to adapt to evolving client needs and expand service offerings.
• Knowledge of rail engineering methodologies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency with rail and civil design software such as Micro Station, Open Rail, GEOPAK, InRoads, or equivalent
  .
• Experience working directly with freight rail clients
  .
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% to support regional offices and project sites (Kansas City, St. Louis, Omaha).

Aspen Technical Staffing
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.