Project Manager — Railway Infrastructure Development

Job overview

The Project Manager — Railway Infrastructure Development is a fully remote position for candidates residing in the contiguous United States, with preference for the Houston, TX area. Compensation is not specified. Cando provides specialized rail operating services, including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, and terminal and transload services. The role oversees planning and execution of capital railway infrastructure projects for internal and external clients, coordinating project phases and stakeholders to support safe delivery within agreed budgets, schedules, standards, and contract requirements. Travel is anticipated to average 15–30%, and may exceed 40% depending on team needs.

What you'll do

• Manage project phases including studies, site reconnaissance, cost estimates, scheduling, design, technical documentation, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and reporting
• review drawings and specifications
• coordinate consultants, contractors, clients, and stakeholders
• monitor performance, risks, budgets, and timelines
• lead meetings and provide onsite supervision as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

railway infrastructure

capital projects

remote

contiguous united states

houston tx preference

cando rail & terminals

civil projects

construction management

railway engineering

15–30% travel

employee ownership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership program
• group life, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• flexible health and dental benefits
• technical and leadership training.

Why this role

Fully remote within the contiguous United States; travel averages 15–30% and may exceed 40% at times. Employee ownership program, flexible health and dental benefits, and safety and leadership training are listed.

About the employer

Cando Rail & Terminals LP is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Rail Transportation. Sector: 48.