Vice President - Construction Management

Overview

Job Details:

Job Location:

Omaha, NE;
Position Type:
Full Time;
Education Level: Graduate Degree or higher;
Salary Range: $180000.00 - $230000.00;
Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%;
Job Shift: Any;
Job Category:
Engineering.

Who WE are: Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America’s rail and transit industry. We are a people-first organization that prioritizes the well-being and growth of our employees and focuses on teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. We strive to keep America moving and ensure customer satisfaction in an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Apply now and become part of our exciting journey!

Job Summary

The National Construction Management Lead will serve as a visionary leader responsible for driving the strategic development and execution of our Construction Management (CM) strategy, advancing national growth and expansion across Class I railroads, public transit agencies, and commuter rail networks. This role requires an exceptional leader who can inspire, guide, and develop high-performing teams, while building and sustaining trusted client partnerships that strengthen our market presence and reputation.

• Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight of national 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, with a focus on Class I railroads, commuter rail, and public transit agencies.
• Drive business development initiatives by leveraging an extensive network of rail industry contacts 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 culture 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 and client events, driving 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 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 in 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…