Senior Railroad Construction Manager

GFT is seeking a Senior Railroad Construction Manager to join our Construction Services group in Los Angeles, CA. Must be willing to travel 90% of the time. At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. What you'll be challenged to do: Inspect and oversee construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications, perform quality control inspection and documentation on railroad projects, material testing oversight, construction cost tracking and estimates, and coordinate between construction project stakeholders. This role requires 90% travel. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: General construction knowledge Research plans, specification, material testing procedures and local agency requirements Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project Visits to project sites to inspect and document field work performed Preparation of technical reports Provide observation and inspection of the construction work and contractor operations Maintains the daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports Maintains construction safety practices and work methods for compliance What you'll bring to our firm: Minimum high school diploma 15+ years of general construction experience Ability to travel 90% of the time Valid driver's license required Must successfully complete background check and drug screening Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) What we prefer you bring: Experience in highway and railroad construction Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, HeadLight, etc.) Construction Management or Civil Engineering Degree Compensation: The salary range for this role is $140,000-$210,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: 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, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations. Incentive compensation for eligible positions. 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. Location: Texas Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr