Project Manager – Rail Infrastructure

Project Management Houston, Texas


Description

EPMA is supporting a leading environmental services organization in hiring a Project Manager to lead rail infrastructure and capital construction projects within their Rail Division. This role is responsible for delivering complex projects across rail yard facilities, track systems, and industrial environments — ensuring execution is safe, compliant, on time, and within budget.
 
Title – Project Manager – Rail Infrastructure
Type – Long Term Contract
Location – 
Houston – Onsite (Travel required to various sites)
W2 Employment only 
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Manage full lifecycle delivery of rail infrastructure and capital construction projects (concept through commissioning)
  • Oversee projects involving rail yard development, track systems, and heavy industrial facilities
  • Coordinate with engineers, contractors, rail operators, and regulatory agencies
  • Drive budget management, scheduling, cost control, and change orders
  • Lead onsite construction execution, ensuring safety and quality standards are met
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and rail-related safety standards
  • Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and stakeholders
 
Qualifications Required:
  • 5–7+ years of project management experience in construction or capital projects
  • Experience in rail, transportation infrastructure, heavy civil, or industrial environments
  • Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end (design, permitting, construction, closeout)
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety standards, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and multiple stakeholders
  • Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Procore, or similar)]
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Direct experience with rail infrastructure, rail yards, or transportation projects
  • PMP, CCM, or LEED certification
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent large-scale projects

 

 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document.

 

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ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.