Project Manager

Cando Rail & Terminals provides specialized rail operating services, including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, and terminal and transload services. The Project Manager/Project Engineer - Infrastructure Development oversees the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple railway infrastructure capital projects, managing safety, budgets, schedules, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for projects through all phases, including preparation of conceptual studies, site reconnaissance, cost estimation, responding to third-party RFPs, scheduling, engineering design, and technical documentation
• Monitor and evaluate consultant and contractor performance, identifying and resolving potential issues to prevent project delays or budget overruns. This includes providing detailed reviews and feedback on third party work products
• Coordinate and manage projects from initial design through construction, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions, standards, best practices, budgets, timelines
• Review engineering drawings and ensure accuracy and completeness of specifications
• Foster a positive team culture and maintain productive relationships
• Lead planning and coordination meetings
• Provide on-site supervision as necessary
• Oversee competitive sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award processes for materials, equipment, and services specific to rail and/or infrastructure projects; including production of forms and templates
• Maintain excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders, external clients, engineers, consultants, contractors, and third-party entities (government agencies, municipalities, utility providers, public, etc.)

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership in creating a respectful and collaborative work environment
• Strong understanding of project management and construction management methodologies for civil and track projects, from investigation through to execution and administration
• Proactive in identifying project risks, opportunities for design improvements, construction efficiencies, and cost savings
• Ability to meet project deadlines and operational requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of railway engineering requirements, safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and regulatory processes across the United States
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD (Civil 3D), and Bluebeam
• This is a fully remote position though preference will be given to candidates residing in the Houston, Texas area
• Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work from a location within the contiguous United States
• Travel is anticipated to average between 15-30% but can be over 40% at times depending upon team needs. Travel is typically during the week
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to work in safety critical environments throughout North America
• Frequent site visits to railway and industrial facilities, which require walking on uneven ground, climbing stairs/ladders, and other similar activities
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the railway industry, with emphasis on construction oversight, administration, and project management
• Experience managing teams working collaboratively on projects
• Experience in topographic surveying, track, road, and municipal design requirements
• Proven track record in researching, authoring, and contributing to formal written reports
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is preferred