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Railroad Track Project Manager

Springrecruits · New York, NY · On Site · Active · $150,000–$240,000 / year · Lever

Job facts

Field	Value
Company	Springrecruits
Title	Railroad Track Project Manager
Normalized title	-
Department / team	Track Construction
Location	New York, NY, United States
Work model	On Site
Employment type	Full Time
Salary	$150,000–$240,000 / year
Status	active
ATS provider	Lever
Posted / first seen	2026-05-20 / 2026-05-29
Changed / last seen	2026-05-29 / 2026-06-18

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Company	Springrecruits
Source	5beed789-f447-4bb3-a55b-04a84526c58c
ATS provider	Lever

Description

The Project Manager – Track (New York) is responsible for overseeing track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations within assigned New York project sites, including work performed in coordination with the MTA, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and other New York-area transit authorities. At the early stages of a project, this role will be in an office setting managing construction paperwork, submittals, and regulatory coordination. Once construction is underway, the majority of work will require this position to be in the field directing track crews. This position ensures construction progresses on schedule, contract specifications are adhered to, and all work complies with applicable FRA, MTA, and New York State DOT requirements. Responsibilities Manage field activities across track scope on New York project sites Plan, organize, and direct projects to ensure completion on time and within budget Supervise and direct onsite track crews Resolve crises and coordinate emergency responses in compliance with MTA and FRA protocols Ensure proper maintenance of onsite equipment for all operations Draft, submit, and maintain project reports, RFIs, submittals, and daily field logs Complete daily inspections of job site and ensure field work conforms to contract documents Coordinate with MTA, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, and New York State DOT representatives as required Availability to work some weekends (OT paid for this) Track Responsibilities Oversee track construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance operations including rail, tie, and ballast work on New York revenue service lines Manage track geometry, alignment, and surface compliance per FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213) and applicable MTA engineering standards Coordinate flagging, track protection, and work zone safety per New York transit authority rules and GCOR/NORAC operating procedures Oversee switch and crossing installation, OTM machine operations, and specialty trackwork in subway, commuter rail, and freight environments Monitor and document track inspection results; identify defects and initiate corrective action with the owner’s engineering team Manage track outage windows, track access agreements, and timely return-to-service for revenue operations Skill Requirements Good interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills Knowledge of track construction required; familiarity with New York transit authority engineering standards preferred Computer knowledge: Familiar with Microsoft Suites Understanding safety guidelines Attention to detail and excellent time management skills Analytical and strong problem-solving ability The ability to communicate in a professional manner with owner’s representatives, coworkers and direct supervisors Ability to complete work under time pressure and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations Must be able to work well with others Familiarity with FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213) Working knowledge of AREMA standards and New York transit authority engineering and operating rules Experience managing multiple subcontractors and trade disciplines on active railroad right-of-way Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and contract documents Work Experience Requirement Minimum 5 years of railroad track construction experience required, with New York transit or commuter rail project experience strongly preferred Railroad Transit experience required Education Requirements 4 year college degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred Or, 5+ years of construction experience with 3+ years of managing/supervising work crews Physical Requirements & Work Conditions Work in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow and sleet) Able to walk on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be willing to travel

Full job record

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Board ID	5beed789-f447-4bb3-a55b-04a84526c58c
Provider	lever
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Title	Railroad Track Project Manager
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Status	active
Active	yes
Location Text	New York, NY
Department	—
Team	Track Construction
Employment Type	Full-time
Workplace Type	on_site
Remote Policy	—
Country	United States
Region	NY
City	New York
Salary Raw	USD 150000-240000 per-year-salary
Salary Min	150,000
Salary Max	240,000
Salary Currency	USD
Salary Period	year
Source URL	https://jobs.lever.co/springrecruits/0cd8a62c-26f3-476f-92af-7396ba100fd8
Apply URL	https://jobs.lever.co/springrecruits/0cd8a62c-26f3-476f-92af-7396ba100fd8/apply
First Seen At	2026-05-29 07:00:50Z
Last Seen At	2026-06-18 07:55:51Z
Last Checked At	2026-06-18 07:55:51Z
Last Changed At	2026-05-29 07:00:50Z
Inactive At	—
Source Posted At	2026-05-20 14:51:41Z
Source Updated At	—
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