Contractor In Charge (CIC)
$52,000–$76,960 year
On-site · Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Contractor in Charge oversees construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. Responsibilities include safety-focused oversight of work within railroad rights-of-way, conducting job briefings, ensuring FRA regulations (49 CFR 214) compliance, monitoring track conditions and train movements, coordinating with dispatchers/engineers, and documenting activities such as incident reports and daily logs. The role requires flagging services as needed, field safety management, and extensive travel to project sites. Skills emphasized: safety compliance, effective communication, field safety supervision, regulatory adherence, and thorough documentation.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company preferably in the maintenance of way or TY&E departments
- Successfully completes all required federal, client, and company-specific training.
- Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills
- Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Ability for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments
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