Rail Construction Manager

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction managers, environmental specialists, strategic communications experts, economists, consultants, and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs.

We invite you to build your transportation career  global team is looking for a success‑oriented Rail Construction Manager who will be a key player in the continued growth of HDR’s freight rail construction management services.

In the role of Rail Construction Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• Manage all aspects of the delivery of rail construction projects with clients, designers, and construction management teams.
• Serve as the internal lead and primary client point of contact for assigned rail construction projects.
• Review and verify rail construction plans, specifications, schedule, and estimate packages.
• Travel to project locations for ongoing and upcoming projects; support Construction Management and Resident Engineering services to grow and develop inspector/coordinator teams.
• Serve as a technical leader in the development and execution of construction activities for major company programs.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians both in the office and in the field.
• Lead and/or participate in the development of marketing, contractual, and production documents and meetings, including project scope, budget, and schedule, as well as the development of cost estimates based on design criteria, project guides, and project controls.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate with technical, clerical, and subconsultant professionals on multidisciplinary teams to manage and/or coordinate workloads throughout the entire project.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team.
• Monitor contractor quality documents (QC test reports, contractor Quality Management Plan (QMP), material certifications, testing equipment calibrations, material supplier information, etc.).
• Track submittals and requests for information (RFI) including tracking of submission dates, version control, response dates and comment tracking.
• Monitor storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) compliance.
• Understand and monitor for compliance with FRA 49 CFR 214 (Roadway Worker rules), FRA 49 CFR 219 (Control of Alcohol and Drug Use rules), and eRailSafe.
• Work with Business/Accounting/Management teams for project reviews.
• Participate in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection as needed.
• Apply industry experience to strengthen the team to deliver excellent technical work.
• Mentor younger staff and support continued development.
• Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.

• 6 or more years of experience
• Engineering degree
• Software proficiency in Micro Station, InRoads, and AutoCAD
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