Rail Director - Rail bei LJA Engineering, Inc.

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Rail Director at LJA Rail, The Director will lead logistics and construction operations, mitigating risk, ensure safety, acquire equipment and material, and obtain permits from appropriate authorities. This ideal person for this role will need deep understanding of the construction industry, specifically to industry and public projects, to drive progress and surpass project performance for timeline, budget, and quality.

 A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Guide project planning, support of contracting processes, design management, construction, and commissioning of industry and public assets.
• Consult, coordinate, and review with clients on highway/rail projects to enhance public safety.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor, technology, logistics and supply management processes.
• Develop structure and coordinate necessary resources for projects to ensure safe, effective execution while uncovering cost savings through best practices, policies, and optimal resource allocation.
• Drive strategic alignment with interdisciplinary stakeholders, architects, consultants, contractors, and government officials.
• Serve as point of contact and collaborative partner with the Federal Railroad Administration, state partners, and other public and private industry stakeholders.
• Define and evolve policies and procedures related to construction safety, project management, construction management and contractor management.
• Perform onsite inspections for construction specification and standard compliance, ensuring adherence to safety requirements.
• Conduct safety audits and meetings. Prepared spending and progress reports. Reviewed and approved payment contractor invoices for 100% accuracy.

 REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) highly preferred
• Education preferred, but relevant experience will be considered

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years managerial experience
• 10+ years of experience in construction and rail engineering services  
• Proficiency in appropriate software for the market.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and impeccable work ethic.

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.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• 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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.