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Benesch

Engineering and consulting for community infrastructure

Railroad Flagging Coordinator

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCincinnati, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum high school diploma is required.
  • Interest in building a career within the railroad, construction, engineering, or transportation industry is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple assignments, schedules, and priorities are required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with contractors, railroad personnel, flaggers, and internal project teams are required.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate schedules, records, and documentation are required.
  • The ability to respond professionally and effectively to changing schedules, competing priorities, and time-sensitive requests is required.
  • The ability to learn and apply railroad operating procedures, safety requirements, and project-specific guidelines is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, is required.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are required.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team is required.
  • Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of railroad operations, flagging, and construction safety practices is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and schedule qualified railroad flaggers and protection personnel based on project schedules and railroad requirements.
  • Communicate with project managers, contractors, railroad representatives, and flaggers about assignments, schedules, and work requirements.
  • Assist with coordinating railroad work windows, track outages, and protection requirements.
  • Monitor project schedules and communicate changes that may affect flagging coverage or planned work.
  • Maintain accurate flagging schedules, assignments, certifications, time records, and project documentation.
  • Assist project teams and contractors with coordinating railroad flagging and protection requirements.
  • Respond to scheduling changes and last-minute requests while helping identify appropriate flagging coverage.
  • Prepare and maintain reports, logs, correspondence, and other project documentation.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, railroad personnel, and internal teams to support project execution.
  • Assist with resolving scheduling and coordination issues arising during construction and maintenance activities.
  • Develop knowledge of railroad operating procedures, safety requirements, and applicable industry standards while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree or related technical education is preferred.
  • Previous experience in railroad operations, construction, scheduling, logistics, dispatching, or project coordination is preferred but not required.
  • A basic understanding of construction or railroad terminology is preferred.

About the Company

Benesch

Engineering and consulting for community infrastructure

Benesch is an engineering and consulting firm focused on improving community infrastructure across the United States, covering transportation, bridges, rail, roadways, transit, and related sectors, as well as community planning, parks, development, and environmental services. It delivers expert consulting and engineering services through a multidisciplinary team on project-based contracts to guide planning, design, and implementation. A differentiator is its holistic ADA compliance approach, assessing and improving accessibility across municipal facilities, transportation, and communication systems. Its goal is to deliver safe, durable, accessible infrastructure and build long-term relationships with municipalities, government agencies, and private clients.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1946

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