Superintendent (Rail)

Role Overview:
Responsible for managing the overall railroad construction effort to ensure alignment with design specifications, budget, schedule, and safety standards. Oversees coordination among subcontractors, suppliers, and trade teams. Typically reports to a Project Manager or General Superintendent, depending on project scope. May also serve as a superintendent for a specialized trade (e.g., carpentry, concrete, utilities).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Enforce compliance with project safety requirements among craft workers and subcontractors; document issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to foremen on company procedures and work standards.
• Lead or facilitate project safety meetings.
• Supervise foremen within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure construction activities adhere to contract documents.
• Plan, direct, and oversee crews engaged in heavy civil or highway construction, including scheduling, resource allocation, equipment usage, and documentation review.
• Coordinate assigned tasks with other crafts, internal departments, and external contractors.
• Inspect work areas to determine required tasks, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure crews have appropriate tools, materials, and equipment to complete work efficiently.
• Resolve construction-related challenges such as productivity issues or work interface conflicts.
• Maintain communication with departments such as Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering to support project timelines and resource needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local union regulations or prevailing wage requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven ability to manage small teams effectively.
• Strong expertise in tool and equipment safety.
• Relevant certifications or licenses; Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.