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LJA

Project Manager - Rail

LJA · The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Civil Engineering · 1,001-5,000 employees

7 h ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of freight railroad services, including business development, planning, design, and construction management. They are responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, and team leadership while ensuring compliance with railroad specifications.

What they look for

Freight Railroad Design Project Management Construction Management Business Development Structural Design Railroad Specifications Budget Management Team Leadership Communication Skills Relationship Building Project Scheduling Railroad Maintenance

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Licensed Professional Engineer certification. The role requires over 10 years of Class I Railroad design experience and at least 5 years of freight railroad maintenance experience.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Health Insurance Dental Insurance Mental Health Support Paid Maternity Leave Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonuses Volunteer Days

Full description

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

  • Employee-owned. Client-focused
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
  • Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
  • We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
  • Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
  • We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
  • We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Manager at LJA Rail, The employee will be involved in all aspects of freight railroad services development including business development, planning, design, and construction management.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

  • Design development for freight railroad projects
  • Coordination and interaction with railroad internal departments and 3rd parties
  • Management of project schedules and project milestones
  • Manage control cost and spending in accordance with budgets
  • Ensure quality products, services and compliance with Railroad specifications
  • Provide regular project report
  • The qualified and selected candidate will be expected to be highly motivated and willing to start up their own team and lead them to a successful future.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10+ Years of Class I Railroad design experience
  • 5+ Years of freight railroad maintenance experience
  • Construction experience a plus
  • Structural design a plus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong relationship builder

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.