Forty years in the heavy construction industry, a decade with Railroad Construction Company, Inc., and a career built from the field up, Jack Tobin recently sat down with Building Trades Employers’ Association President, Elizabeth Crowley to discuss RCC’s culture, growth and what has helped sustain the company through 100 years in business.

In the feature, Jack shares insight into notable projects, including the award-winning Webster Avenue Bridge Replacement and the Eastbound Re-Route Construction for the East Side Access Project, along with RCC’s continued commitment to safety, workforce development, and attracting and retaining the next generation of co-workers.

As a 100% co-worker-owned ESOP, RCC’s success has always been driven by its people, and leaders like Jack continue to help shape the company’s future while carrying forward the values that have defined RCC for a century.

Congratulations to Jack on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your leadership, dedication and contributions to RCC and the industry.

Chris Russo (Foreman)

Chris has long been recognized for his expertise across multiple areas of the construction industry, with contributions extending beyond trackwork through his role in RCC’s Track Department.

A past Quality Award nominee, he is known for his commitment to high-quality work and a consistently positive attitude. Chris demonstrates a strong understanding of contract requirements and a solid grasp of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.

His leadership on-site is evident and well respected by both co-workers and external partners, and he consistently exercises sound judgment and decisive decision-making.

Jose Luis Garcia (Field Engineer / Project Engineer)

Jose Luis took on quality-related responsibilities during the Purple Line

Light Rail project in Maryland, stepping into a new area with no prior experience.

Despite the project’s size, complexity, and demanding schedule, he delivered a strong performance. He impressed his co-workers with his ability to manage a heavy workload, prioritize tasks effectively and consistently deliver on time while maintaining high-quality standards.

His adaptability and commitment played a key role in the successful completion of the project.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Schmit to Vice President of Alternative Delivery & Emerging Markets.

As a dedicated RCC coworker and leader for nearly 30 years, Adam has been deeply involved in the pursuit and management of design-build and negotiated projects for public agencies, developers and private industry, from inception through construction. Adam is well suited for this role. He has a strong ability to work with clients, partners, and internal teams, and he has consistently helped move important pursuits and projects forward. Just as importantly, he cares deeply about RCC and about the people he works with.

Please join us in congratulating Adam on this well-earned promotion.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Cocco to Vice President of Estimating.

In this role, Dan will have responsibility for the estimating process across all RCC regions. He will lead the development and implementation of a consistent framework for estimating, ensuring that our approach—from pursuit through bid close—is thorough, disciplined, and aligned across the organization.

Dan has been a key contributor to RCC’s success. His depth of experience, attention to detail, and ability to lead teams through complex pursuits have earned the respect of our estimating teams, operations, and our joint venture partners. He understands what it takes to put together competitive, well-thought-out bids and has consistently demonstrated strong leadership throughout the process.

This promotion reflects both Dan’s performance and the importance of a unified estimating approach as we continue to grow. Having a single point of leadership in this area will strengthen our ability to pursue and secure the right work.

Please join us in congratulating Dan on this well-earned promotion.