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Posted 15 August, 2026

Project Manager - Rail

LJA
The Woodlands, TX, US Full Time

Job Description

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

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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:

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

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A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

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  • Design development for freight railroad projects
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  • Coordination and interaction with railroad internal departments and 3rd parties
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  • Management of project schedules and project milestones
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  • Manage control cost and spending in accordance with budgets
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  • Ensure quality products, services and compliance with Railroad specifications
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  • Provide regular project report
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  • 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.
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REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

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  • Bachelor’s Degree
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  • Licensed Professional Engineer
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • 10+ Years of Class I Railroad design experience
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  • 5+ Years of freight railroad maintenance experience
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  • Construction experience a plus
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  • Structural design a plus
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  • Strong communication skills
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  • Strong relationship builder
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LEVEL UP WITH LJA

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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.

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  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
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  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
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  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
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  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
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  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
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  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
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  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
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  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
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  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
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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.

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