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Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America.

Arcadis

Railroad Project Manager

Jacksonville, FL

Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America.

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Railroad Project Manager

Omaha, NE · On-site

In the role of Railroad Project Manager, we'll count on you to: * Serve as Project Manager or lead the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of ...

HDR

Railroad Project Manager

Omaha, NE

In the role of Railroad Project Manager, we'll count on you to: * Serve as Project Manager or lead the development of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for railroad project manager in the United States is $96,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Railroad Project Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating between multiple stakeholders, managing strict regulatory compliance, and adhering to tight timelines. These projects typically involve collaboration with government agencies, contractors, engineers, and local communities, all of whom may have differing priorities. Additionally, unforeseen issues like weather delays, supply chain disruptions, and safety concerns require agile problem-solving and strong leadership. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to delivering projects on time and within budget.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Railroad Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Railroad Project Manager, you need expertise in project management, civil engineering principles, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and PMP certification. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), CAD tools, and industry-specific safety systems is essential. Leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for coordinating teams and stakeholders. These skills ensure that complex rail projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting rigorous industry standards.

What does a Railroad Project Manager do?

A Railroad Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of railway infrastructure projects, such as track construction, maintenance, or upgrades. They coordinate between different teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure that all work complies with safety and regulatory standards. Their role involves problem-solving, resource allocation, and regular communication with stakeholders to keep the project on track and within scope. Railroad Project Managers play a critical role in ensuring that railway projects are delivered efficiently and safely.
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Railroad Project Manager

Railroad Project Manager

Arcadis

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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80th of 369 rated engineering

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Railroad Project Manager to join our team within the North America mobility group. We are looking to grow our team of railroad industry professionals throughout North America. This position has a location preference for Chattanooga, TN, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, IL, or Omaha, NE with other locations in the US considered.
As a Railroad Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of complex railroad projects throughout North America. Depending on the clients and projects you support, you will utilize a Design-Bid-Build or a Design-Build approach for design development and may be involved in all aspects of railroad planning, design, and construction support services. This position has flexible working hours, and you will join a collaborative team that truly values its people
Role accountabilities:
  • Overseeing multi-disciplinary design coordination and providing technical leadership to project teams
  • Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to align strategic objectives and progress
  • Acting as primary client point of contact for project execution, planning and leading formal and informal touchpoints
  • Leading client meetings, responding to enquiries, and collaborating across all stages of the project lifecycle
  • Spearheading strategic pursuits, creating winning delivery strategies, fee projections to achieve financial targets of the business, and creating the most advantageous delivery approach
  • Taking responsibility for financial and project management controls which enable monitoring, modification and forecasting as appropriate
  • Managing the acquisition, deployment, and optimization of resources for the project
  • Driving timely service delivery including technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring delivery is above client expectation
  • Ability to effectively implement design delivery best practice including risk and change management, project set-up and planning
  • Travel is required which will include overnight stays

Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
  • 10 or more years' relevant experience, including leadership of the development and implementation of engineering solutions
  • PE License

Key Attributes:
  • Experience using industry-standard computer software such as MicroStation / OpenRoads / OpenRail, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling programs/software
  • Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects in their respective field
  • Understanding of all aspects of design including alignments, layout, grading, drainage, and erosion control and storm water pollution prevention plans related to Railroad and/or Industrial Facility design.
  • Ability to complete and assemble construction and permitting drawing packages

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous experiences with Class I Rail projects and/or large industrial projects
  • Knowledge of AREMA Manual and various agency standards.

Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $126592 - $161405. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

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Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US

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