Senior Railroad Construction Manager

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager to join our Construction Services group in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires 90% travel.

• Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.
• Conduct quality control inspections and documentation on railroad projects.
• Oversee material testing and construction cost tracking and estimates.
• Coordinate between construction project stakeholders.
• Maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project.
• Visit project sites to inspect and document field work performed.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain daily logs of construction and inspection activities.
• Compare progress reports and maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.

• Minimum high school diploma.
• 15+ years of general construction experience.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Experience in highway and railroad construction.
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Head Light, etc.).
• Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree.

The salary range for this role is $140,000–$210,000, depending on experience and geographic location.

• 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 and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

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