Project Manager - Rail

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 Project Manager at LJA Rail, The Railroad Flagging Manager provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for railroad flagging operations across multiple rail networks and geographic regions. This position manages flagging personnel, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains operational excellence, supports business growth, and delivers safe, efficient, high-quality services to clients. The role serves as a technical expert in railroad safety, operating rules, and field operations while driving workforce development, client satisfaction, and program scalability.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:Lead and oversee day-to-day railroad flagging operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and professional project execution.

• Manage contract performance, including scope, scheduling, staffing, deliverables, billing support, and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with railroad owners, customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce operational standards, safety programs, and best practices across all flagging activities.
• Conduct field audits, operational reviews, investigations, safety assessments, and compliance evaluations.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop flagging personnel while overseeing qualification and certification programs.
• Support strategic expansion into new rail markets and regions, identifying opportunities for sustainable business growth.
• Serve as a Master Flagger and technical resource for railroad operating rules, safety requirements, and customer expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, risk reduction, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ Years of Class I Railroad services
• 8+ Years of freight railroad flagging experience
• Construction experience 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.

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