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360 Rail Services

Construction Foreman

Baytown, TX · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Construction Foreman Location: Baytown, TX Job Type: Full Time (Non Exempt) Reports To: Jeff Nelson ... Experience in the rail industry is mandatory. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent ...

360 Rail Services

Construction Foreman

Baytown, TX

$25 - $35/hr

Construction Foreman Location: Baytown, TX Job Type: Full Time (Non Exempt) Reports To: Jeff Nelson ... Experience in the rail industry is mandatory. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent ...

360 Rail Services

Construction Foreman

Baytown, TX · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Experience in the rail industry is mandatory. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent ... The Construction Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of five workers to ...

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How much do railroad construction foreman jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for railroad construction foreman in the United States is $95,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a railroad construction foreman do?

A railroad construction foreman oversees and coordinates the construction, repair, and maintenance of railway tracks and infrastructure. They supervise crews, ensure safety protocols are followed, and manage project schedules using tools like blueprints and construction equipment. Strong leadership, knowledge of safety standards, and experience with construction processes are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Railroad Construction Foreman job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,168 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Railroad Construction Foreman

Boiling Springs, PA • On-site

American Track
Construction • 201 - 500 employees
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$30/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Railroad Construction Foreman
Build your career with an innovative and sustainable railroad maintenance and construction team! Our company is rapidly growing, and we have plenty of opportunities available for accelerated advancement. We believe that having happy and healthy employees is key to our success, and we offer a wide range of competitive benefits to help our team manage their physical and financial wellness. If you're looking to grow in a hands-on and collaborative environment with one of the most experienced and fastest growing companies in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Start your adventure building America’s infrastructure today!
The Foreman is responsible for ensuring that everything goes smoothly at a construction site while leading, motivating, and engaging a team of track laborers. This position will serve as the liaison and point of contact between the track laborers and superintendent. You must be available to work full-time (40 hrs/week) subject to overtime, on-call (24/7), alternating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
You can earn $30+ an hour (depending on experience).   Overtime opportunities available.  
What You'll Do:
  • Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites at all times
  • Develop work schedules in accordance with the availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the personnel
  • Manage work crews in day-to-day work activities
  • Maintain & organize your fleet vehicle & tools for crew to use each day
  • Report project status to superiors, site engineers and officials regularly
  • Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably
  • Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • PTO and Holidays
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K

What We Need from You:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license, and eligible for a DOT Medical card.
  • Previous experience working in Maintenance of Way, Railroad Construction or Railroad Maintenance required
  • Previous experience as a construction superintendent in heavy civil industry considered
  • Recognize, avoid, and report potential hazards & conduct jobsite in a safety-oriented manner. 
  • Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction projects. 
  • Positive attitude, the ability to motivate team members on site, and the skills to communicate and report effectively
  • In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
  • Understanding of use and maintenance of electrical and hydraulic systems
  • Accountability and integrity are essential as the decisions made in the role affect countless others
  • Must pass all required assessments/trainings and be willing to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and random drug tests
  • Willing and able to travel to various job sites, typically for 3 of the 4 weeks a month, including those that require overnight stay and short notice mobilization, and work in all weather conditions (extreme hot, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.). Travel hours, hotel, & per diem pay are company paid. 
  • High school diploma or certification in a skilled trade is a plus
  • Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus
  • Physical ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands; talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; ability to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjust focus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.