Freight Rail Engineering Project Manager (KC, STL, Omaha)
GTT, LLC
Kansas City, MO
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%)
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: Approximately 12 months
Start: As Soon As Possible
• 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
• 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
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience managing rail industrial development design-build projects
• Experience with engineering software such as MicroStation, OpenRail, Geopak, InRoads, or equivalent design/production tools
• Ability to support business development and cross-selling of services
• Ability to translate client needs into clear scopes of work and successful project outcomes
401k Retirement Fund
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.
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About the Company
GTT, LLC
Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. GTT has been a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years and is one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region. We are known for our Fortune 500 clientele and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.
We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.
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Awards
SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for ( 2019 -2023)
SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm
Inc 5000 Company
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies.