Construction Manager

Actalent • Brentwood, TN • 1h ago

Rail Construction Manager

Job Description

Our client seeks a Rail Construction Manager who thrives in entrepreneurial environments where team members can shape their roles to their strengths and interests. You will be part of a dynamic, high-performance environment that emphasizes team spirit, diversity, and personal accountability. This role offers the opportunity to work across transportation programs and engage with clients and projects globally.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the delivery of rail construction projects, collaborating with clients, designers, and construction management teams.

Serve as the internal lead and primary client point of contact for assigned rail construction projects.

Review and verify rail construction plans, specifications, schedules, and estimate packages.

Travel to project locations for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Support Construction Management and Resident Engineering services to grow and develop inspector/coordinator teams.

Serve as a technical leader in the development and execution of construction activities for major company programs.

Plan, organize, and supervise the work of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians both in the office and in the field.

Lead and/or participate in the development of marketing, contractual, and production documents and meetings, including project scope, budget, and schedule.

Plan, organize, and coordinate with technical, clerical, and subconsultant professionals on multi-disciplinary teams.

Track financial aspects of projects, coordinating and adjusting work efforts with the team.

Monitor Contractor Quality Documents and ensure compliance with quality management plans.

Track submittals and requests for information, including maintaining submission dates, version control, response dates, and comment tracking.

Monitor storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) compliance.

Understand and monitor for compliance with FRA 49 CFR 214 and FRA 49 CFR 219 rules.

Work with Business/Accounting/Management teams for project reviews.

Participate in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections as needed.

Apply industry experience to strengthen the team and deliver excellent technical work.

Mentor staff and support their continued development.

Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.

Essential Skills

10-12 years of transportation experience, including rail experience.

Experience with Procore, Primavera, and Bluebeam.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, and Bluebeam.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Engineering degree preferred.

Software proficiency in MicroStation, Inroads, and AutoCAD.

Experience with topographic field surveying using GPS and/or Total Station.

Familiarity with local freight client design manuals for public projects.

Expertise with freight rail client guidelines, policies, and practices for construction management services.

SWPPP SP Certificate (QSD preferred).

Experience with rail clients is strongly preferred.

Work Environment

This role involves 50-60% travel. The position is preferably based out of Tennessee, Ohio, or Kentucky, with possible locations in North Carolina or Ohio. As part of an employee-owned firm, you will have opportunities to work in a collaborative and innovative setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brentwood, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64.90 - $74.52/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brentwood,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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