Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Kansas City, MO, United States Global Technical Talent Full time
Primary Job Title:
Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager

Alternate / Related Job Titles:
• Rail Engineering Project Manager
• Railroad Infrastructure Project Manager
• Transportation Rail Project Manager
• Rail Industrial Development Project Manager

Location & Onsite Flexibility:
Kansas City, MO - Onsite with Travel
• Coverage: Kansas City, St. Louis, and Omaha offices
• Travel: Approximately 25% (may range up to 50%)

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Approximately 12 months
Start: As Soon As Possible

Role Overview

The Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager will support a rapidly growing Transportation Practice, leading freight rail and rail industrial development projects from concept through completion. This role requires strong client-facing skills and the ability to manage multi-discipline engineering teams while maintaining responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
• Adhere to and promote Safety & Health programs, training, and policies for project teams and subcontractors
• Lead and coordinate multi-discipline teams of engineers and technicians on rail engineering design and analysis
• Collaborate with contractors and construction teams on design-build rail projects
• Provide leadership across project safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, and project controls
• Manage all aspects of railroad/transit engineering projects, including business development, scope and fee development, staffing plans, and financial performance
• Develop new and manage existing client relationships and serve as the primary client interface
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal as required
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and oversee project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
• Communicate project status, risks, schedules, and costs to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation
• Mentor less experienced staff and contribute to advancing rail engineering technologies and practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Minimum 7 years of related experience, including 5+ years in the development or management of rail engineering or architectural projects
• Strong preference for candidates with freight rail or rail industrial development experience
• Proven ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and pressure
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance big-picture strategy and technical detail
• Experience working directly with rail clients

Preferred:
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience managing rail industrial development design-build projects

Technical Skills
• Knowledge of rail engineering methodologies and standards
• Experience with engineering software such as MicroStation, OpenRail, Geopak, InRoads, or equivalent design/production tools

Additional Expectations
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving service offerings and market needs
• Ability to support business development and cross-selling of services
• Ability to translate client needs into clear scopes of work and successful project outcomes

Benefit

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund

About the Company

Infrastructure Engineering Firm
We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity

Equal Opportunity Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Number: 26-00719
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