At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. The primary duties of the Rail Construction Manager will be to oversee construction management and inspection services for track and civil, structural, and other construction types for a variety of mainline, industrial, yard and terminal projects with Class I railroads, transit agencies, short line railroads, and industrial clients. Civil and track construction management assignments may include siding and mainline construction, special trackwork, utilities, drainage features, PTC and signal and communications construction. Structural construction management may include railroad underpasses and retaining wall construction and public agency overpass inspection/coordination. Project management responsibilities may include managing scope, budget and schedule as well as development of project guides, project meeting notes, and project controls. Candidate must be able to direct and mentor staff, manage projects and assist as Resident Engineer on projects. Position will require client and stakeholder meeting, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspection, as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in railroad engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Local project experience
- Experience as a Project Manager
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in construction management
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.
- Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
- Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $123,893.00 - $176,990.00
Primary Location
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United States-Illinois-Rosemont
Industry
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Freight Rail
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
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Regular
BusinessClass
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Railway Design
Job Posting
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May 1, 2026
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