Railroad Project Manager

National Salvage & Service Corporation is an industry leader working with Class One railroads to assist their track renewal and maintenance programs. We are a growing company seeking a self-motivated, resourceful leader to join our team of Project Managers. This position requires ability to travel and work outside, covering the entire railroad track system within your territory. This is a great opportunity if you are task-driven, organized, and capable of leading a staff of drivers, operators, and contractors. This person should be decisive, and pay close attention to accuracy and detail. The job can be challenging and have changing needs. Our Project Managers are tactful, skilled communicators that work well on any team. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and willing to jump in wherever needed. People with a background working in the field of Construction, Logistics, or Railroad are strongly encouraged to apply.

DUTIES, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position requires travel and over-night stays within Project Manager’s assigned territory. Home on weekends.
• Majority of the work takes place outside on railroad tracks and through all weather conditions.
• Develop relationships with Railroad team to influence opportunities to complete projects.
• Visit railroad tracks; determine terrain obstacles, accessibility for large trucks and equipment, staging areas for materials, and project time frame.
• Create, implement, and communicate a detailed plan for the track site. Work with staff to solve challenges as they arise.
• Coordinate logistics with National’s team and railroad’s Track Supervisor.
• Inspect materials to pick up; quality of rail, ties, and OTM (other track materials).
• Analyze reports to effectively manage daily production and proactively develop solutions to overcome obstacles.
• Manage, direct, and communicate with the team in the assigned territory including operators, drivers, general laborers, and sub-contractors.
• Monitor use, maintenance, and condition of vehicles and equipment.
• Proficient use of GPS and computers (Adobe, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook).

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Effective communication with people at all levels, verbally and in written form. Including internal team and external customers.
• Self-motivated and task driven. Adaptable to change with little notice. Each day is different from the last.
• Ability to plan in advance and communicate with relevant parties when plans are modified.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Manage multiple projects going on simultaneously, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead a team.
• Detail focused and careful attention to following up.
• Make decisions in line with established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to jump in, roll up your sleeves, and help out when necessary; lead by example.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years’ management or supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with the Rail Road Industry a plus (not required).