Railroad Construction Superintendent

$95,000 - $125,000

RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT -
Central/Southeast United States

Civil Works Contracting is seeking an experienced Railroad Construction Superintendent to lead field operations on railroad construction and maintenance projects. This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of assigned projects, including supervision of field personnel, planning and scheduling of work, quality control, equipment coordination, production, and communication with project management and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day field operations for assigned railroad construction projects with responsibility for safety, quality, production, schedule, manpower, equipment, and overall field performance
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• Work closely with the Project Manager to plan project execution, develop means and methods, establish work sequences, identify resource requirements, and develop project-specific safety plans.
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and other project documents to ensure field operations are performed in accordance with current project requirements.
• Develop and maintain short-term work plans and look-ahead schedules to ensure labor, equipment, tools, materials, subcontractors, and other resources are available when required.
• Plan, schedule, and manage field crews typically consisting of 10–25 employees
  , including foremen, equipment operators, and laborers.
• Provide leadership and direction to foremen and field personnel while establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, production, and schedule performance.
• Monitor crew performance and productivity and take appropriate corrective action when necessary, including coaching, training, and coordination with management.
• Conduct daily job briefings to communicate work plans, production goals, schedule requirements, job hazards, safety requirements, and changing field conditions.
• Maintain a strong safety culture by leading by example and enforcing company safety policies, project requirements, FRA requirements, and applicable Roadway Worker Protection rules.
• Ensure required personal protective equipment, tools, and safety equipment are available and properly used by field personnel.
• Ensure railroad construction activities meet applicable plans, specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements. Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective work is completed promptly.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, and other contractors to maintain efficient project operations.
• Monitor the condition and proper operation of company equipment and coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with operators, mechanics, and management to minimize downtime.
• Ensure required equipment inspections and documentation are completed, including applicable Roadway Maintenance Machine inspections.
• Maintain accurate field documentation including daily reports, employee time, production quantities, equipment usage, inspection records, change documentation, and other required project records.
• Identify changed conditions, additional work, delays, conflicts, or other issues that may affect cost or schedule and promptly communicate them to the Project Manager.
• Communicate professionally with owners, inspectors, engineers, railroad representatives, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and represent CWC professionally in all interactions with customers and project partners.
• Coordinate crew travel and field logistics as necessary for assigned projects.
• Perform other project-related duties as required to support successful completion of the work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of railroad construction…