5+ Years of freight railroad maintenance experience
Strong communication skills
Responsibilities
Develop designs for freight railroad projects
Coordinate with internal departments and third parties
Manage project schedules and milestones
Control costs and manage budget compliance
Ensure quality and regulatory compliance
Provide regular project updates
Lead and build a new team for project success
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, office closure between Christmas and New Year
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health and dental plan options, mental health support
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house training
Referral Bonuses: Incentives for referring new talent
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days
Professional Development: Membership to industry organizations and courses
Career Growth: Opportunities for internal mobility
Fun Culture: Engaging social events and family-friendly activities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Manager at LJA Rail, The employee will be involved in all aspects of freight railroad services development including business development, planning, design, and construction management.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
Design development for freight railroad projects
Coordination and interaction with railroad internal departments and 3rd parties
Management of project schedules and project milestones
Manage control cost and spending in accordance with budgets
Ensure quality products, services and compliance with Railroad specifications
Provide regular project report
The qualified and selected candidate will be expected to be highly motivated and willing to start up their own team and lead them to a successful future.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
Licensed Professional Engineer
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ Years of Class I Railroad design experience
5+ Years of freight railroad maintenance experience
Construction experience a plus
Structural design a plus
Strong communication skills
Strong relationship builder
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
About LJA Engineering Inc
LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
