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American Track

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1978

🚗 Transport

🏗️ Construction

📦 Logistics

💰 Private equity on 2022-01

Transport • Construction • Logistics

American Track is a North American rail solutions company that provides turnkey railroad engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and terminal services. The firm offers design and feasibility, surveying, track construction, inspection, rehabilitation and repairs, project management, switching, transloading, and 24-hour emergency response. Founded more than 40 years ago and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, American Track operates multiple locations across the United States and emphasizes safety, financial stability, and compliance with facility standards.

📋 Description

• Lead the acquisition, retention, and expansion of railway flagging services across the United States. • Prepare accurate estimates and develop comprehensive project proposals. • Manage customer pre-qualification processes and ensure compliance with client requirements. • Monitor market conditions and identify strategic opportunities for sustainable growth. • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers across the United States. • Align services offerings with customer budgets, schedules, and operational needs. • Service as primary point of escalation for customer concerns. • Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of all flagging operations across the United States. • Establish measurable safety objectives and drive continuous improvement through data-based decision making. • Oversee employee auditing programs, proficiency testing, and training compliance. • Lead incident management processes, including Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions. • Manage and safeguard division assets, equipment, and resources. • Ensure accurate payroll processing and timely job-costing approvals. • Maintain compliance with customer contractual deliverable and internal quality standards. • Oversee invoicing accuracy, timeliness, and documentation requirements. • Conduct regular audits of safety, quality, and financial workflows. • Ensure accurate job costing and proper allocation of expenses to the P&L. • Develop and manage project budgets throughout their lifecycle. • Prepare annual divisional budgets focused on growth and cost control. • Review monthly P&L performance and provide analysis to leadership. • Prepare and deliver monthly financial and operational performance reports. • Perform all other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field required. • 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including direct management of field operations or railway services. • Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams in a safety-critical environment. • Experience managing customer relationships and operational delivery across multiple regions. • Prior qualification in RWIC, Operating Rules, and Track Inspection Guidelines. • Strong understanding of railway operations, flagging procedures, and applicable FRA. • Proficiency in estimating, bidding, contracting, and project financial management. • Advanced computer skills, including MO Suite. • Knowledge of safety programs, auditing practices, and incident investigation methodologies. • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills. • Proven leadership ability with experience motivating and developing teams. • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. • Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and develop effective solutions. • Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Ability to travel across domestically and internationally within North America.