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Nathan Smith

@nathansmith2

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Project Manager specializing in railroad construction, design, estimating, and multi‑million dollar projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek project management or engineering roles in railroad/construction where I can lead multi‑site projects, drive safe, on‑budget delivery, and grow technical leadership.

I am a Project Manager with four years of experience in the railroad industry, experienced in inspections, estimating, project management, and design and engineering for new construction projects. I have managed work ranging from small maintenance repairs to multi‑million dollar track expansions.

At AmeriTrack Rail I design, estimate, and manage 10–20 concurrent projects nationwide, including projects exceeding $16M, coordinate mobilization of equipment and materials, and maintain client and legal communications to define contracts and ensure project compliance.

I hold a B.S. in Construction Management and an Entrepreneurship Certificate from Purdue University, OSHA 10 and 30 qualifications, and practical proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, iSqFt, and Revit—tools I leverage to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Capital Project Engineer

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Ameritrack Rail

May 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Designs, estimates, and manages 10–20 rail projects nationwide, including multi-million dollar expansions (>$16M), coordinating mobilization, contracts, and closeouts to meet budget and regulatory requirements.

Project Management Estimating Autocad Contract Negotiation Cost Control Regulatory Compliance

Construction Laborer

Shepler Construction

May 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 3 months)

Constructed, installed, and repaired structures and fixtures using hand and power tools while coordinating daily tasks within a team to complete projects safely and on schedule.

Carpentry Construction Tools Team Coordination Installation Physical Labor

Project Engineer

Thompson Thrift

May 2018 - Aug 2018 (3 months)

Supervised and directed subcontractors on site, maintained daily progress reports and man counts, and managed short-term lookahead schedules to support project delivery.

Site Supervision Progress Reports Scheduling Construction Management Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Purdue University

Certificate, Entrepreneurship

Completed an institutional certificate in Entrepreneurship concurrent with undergraduate studies.

Purdue University

Bachelor of Science, Construction Management

Activities and societies: Minor in Construction Graphics; Entrepreneurship Certificate; OSHA 10 Hour General Construction Industry; OSHA 30 Hour General Construction Industry; coursework and tutoring experience in Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with a minor in Construction Graphics and earned an Entrepreneurship Certificate; participated in OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 safety training.