Rail Superintendent
The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. Position Summary: The Superintendent – Rail is accountable for planning, organizing, directing units, and managing all personnel and activities related to infrastructure construction and operations. The Track Superintendent ensures that the quality of work and materials are upheld and that the schedule is followed as planned as well as enforces and adheres to Company’s safety policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do. Organize and plan the job with the Project Manager and assist as required. Direct oversight responsibility of time sheets for labor and equipment, as well as daily reports complete with quantities worked. Develop and maintain client, subcontractor and team member relationships. Responsible for maintaining and managing the overall bridge schedule. Review, maintain, and monitor crew’s productivity and goals daily. Review cost reports monthly, initiate field change requests, and prepare vendor or subcontractor back charges with the Project Manager/Project Engineer. Enforce quality control and Company safety policies on all aspects of construction. Follows the project construction process and schedule to ensure that work is completed on time. Review and submit weekly accountability reports. Have a clear understanding of pay parameters and specifications by item. Provide General Superintendent with a three week look ahead schedule. Conduct daily huddles, stretching exercises, and weekly Tool Box Talk with crew. Provide Job Hazard Analysis prior to new work activities and review with crew. Develop material handling plans with Foremen. Identify extra work or change of conditions and report to Project Manager/Project Engineer. Ensure that delivery receipts are collected and submitted to field engineers. Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil rail and track construction, with demonstrated experience overseeing switch building, track installation, and rail infrastructure projects. OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred. Strong knowledge of ballasted and embedded track systems, transit operations, railroad industry safety standards, labor agreements, and material procurement processes. Extensive experience in the installation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of track, switches, turnouts, and related rail infrastructure components. Thorough understanding of rail construction methods, track geometry, switch assembly, and rapid transit system infrastructure. Ability to coordinate and schedule track outages, work train operations, flagging requirements, and power removals to support construction activities. Experience in estimating manpower, equipment, tooling, and material requirements for both operating and capital improvement projects. Proven ability to lead field crews, subcontractors, and project teams while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives. Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with owners, transit agencies, and project stakeholders. Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and extended hours as required during track outages and critical rail operations. Necessary Attributes: Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles Team player with strong interpersonal skills Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills Dedicated and hard working Possess strong leadership qualities Above average organizational skills Strong commitment to success of all Possess a strong work ethic Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself Show quality in everything you do Lead with integrity while producing high quality work We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.
