Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 3 hours ago
Locomotive Services Project Manager
Ft. Worth
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelProgress Rail, a subsidiary of Caterpillar, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Locomotive Services Project Manager is responsible for partnering with customers to implement fleet reliability improvement projects and ensure successful execution of fleet modifications and campaigns.
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Responsibilities
Partner with customers to ensure major fleet projects are successfully implemented, such as overhauls, modernizations, modification programs, or other initiatives
Work closely with customers to implement fleet reliability improvement projects, including on-site trial inspections or test installations
Lead the implementation of fleetwide projects, tracking progress and ensure timely execution
Identify potential project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Coordinate cross functionally with both internal and customer teams to execute fleetwide campaigns such as component audits, targeted inspections, modifications
Serve as the account’s leader for project planning and execution
Work cross-functionally with engineering, field service, supply chain, and quality teams to align project goals and execution
Provide regular project updates and performance insights to both internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
Background in field service operations or project management in a technical environment
Experience working with customers and cross-functional teams to drive project execution
Familiarity with fleet reliability, modifications and locomotive maintenance processes
Strong project management skills, including planning, tracking and execution
Excellent communication and customer relationship management abilities
Ability to analyze data and drive decision making based on performance insights
Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs
Motion – Position requires standing and/or walking the majority of the day. Frequent walking, squatting, kneeling, and climbing of steps and stairs
Vision/Hearing Requirements – Exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools. Position is exposed to cutting torches and welding operations. The use of proper PPE is required. The Position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions
Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When outside employees are subject to all weather elements. Employees will work with oils and other lubricants
Emotional Demands – Expected to work and cooperate as part of team to meet production requirements
Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e blue flag) and use of all PPE
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
Founded in 1983
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
2025-08-13
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