National Construction Management Lead

Overview

Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and safety services to America’s rail and transit industry. We are committed to solving customer challenges through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence while fostering a people‑first culture that prioritizes employee well‑being and growth. Our mission is to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for residents, passengers, and partner companies through innovative solutions and industry leadership.

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight of national construction management (CM) operations, ensuring best‑in‑class delivery of planning, inspection, design review, and quality assurance services.
• Lead the expansion of CM services in the rail sector, focusing on Class I railroads, commuter rail, and public transit agencies.
• Drive business development initiatives by leveraging an extensive rail industry network to identify opportunities, secure contracts, and expand the company’s market footprint.
• Oversee and mentor a geographically dispersed team of senior managers, resident engineers, and technical staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Build and maintain trusted, long‑term client relationships, serving as a senior advisor and strategic partner to Class I railroads, transit authorities, and public agencies.
• Champion a of safety, innovation, and service excellence, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.
• Anticipate and adapt to evolving industry trends, technologies, and client needs, integrating lessons learned and best practices into organizational strategies and solutions.
• Represent Rail Pros at conferences, client events, and drive alignment between corporate growth objectives and client‑focused project delivery.

• Extensive experience in construction management within the rail sector, with a proven record of delivering complex, large‑scale projects for Class I railroads, commuter rail, and transit agencies.
• Strong business development skills, including demonstrated success in leveraging an established rail industry network to generate new opportunities and revenue growth.
• Deep technical expertise in CM processes, including planning, inspection, design review, construction oversight, and quality assurance.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities, with the capability to oversee senior managers and multi‑disciplinary teams across the nation.
• Advanced client engagement skills supported by emotional intelligence, credibility, and integrity; proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic vision combined with operational execution capabilities, ensuring both long‑term growth and day‑to‑day excellence.
• High‑level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization at national industry forums and with executive‑level clients.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to complexity, manage change, and foster innovation, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of rail‑sector CM delivery.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction management, with at least 10 years in the rail sector (Class I railroads, commuter rail, and/or transit agencies).
• Proven experience leading large, complex CM teams across multiple regions.
• Demonstrated business development success, including securing new contracts and expanding market presence in the rail industry.
• Strong record of delivering major construction programs (>$50M), with oversight of planning, inspection, design review, and construction delivery.
• Extensive network of client relationships within Class I railroads and transit markets.
• Experience managing financial performance and budgets, including P&L accountability.

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Engineering/Construction Management).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification.
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