Construction Superintendent (Railroad Construction)

Location: Houston, TX, US; frequent travel to railroad job sites, including overnight and short-notice assignments

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annual

Company

Construction and engineering company operating in railroad construction and maintenance.

What you will do

• Supervise mobile crews performing railroad track construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, and demolition.
• Schedule daily jobs and crews, support Foremen with planning, and coordinate staffing, equipment, and materials with the Area Manager.
• Monitor job-site progress, productivity, customer requirements, safety, and compliance with PPE and company procedures.
• Conduct safety meetings, JSA reviews, equipment inspections, and at least 12 documented safety inspections per month.
• Inspect railroad tracks and prepare detailed reports while reviewing timesheets, truck records, and job documentation.
• Coordinate equipment and material deliveries, oversee maintenance of tools and crew trucks, and respond to emergencies when required.

Requirements

• Previous railroad construction and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of railroad track specifications, standards, construction practices, tools, and equipment.
• Experience supervising or leading mobile construction crews.
• Valid driver's license with no more than three moving violations in the past three years.
• Ability to travel extensively, work outdoors in inclement weather, and handle demanding job-site conditions.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Nice to have

• Track Inspector Certification or the ability to obtain certification if required.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct-hire, full-time employment.
• Work includes frequent travel, overnight assignments, and short-notice railroad site visits.
• Responsibilities include after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency response when required.