RailWorks Corporation Taps Jim Sabin as CEO

According to the company, Sabin will also serve as a member of its Board of Directors. Sabin previously served as COO at ENFRA, an energy infrastructure company with more than 2,600 employees. Sabin brings to RailWorks more than 40 years of leadership experience in the industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors where he focused on “strategic innovation and enhanced operational execution,” RailWorks reported. Before ENFRA, Sabin worked as Executive Vice President for Global Operations at Chicago Bridge & Iron and was part of the Executive Leadership team.

“I’m honored to join RailWorks at such a pivotal moment for the industry. . . With the strong foundation already in place, we have a tremendous opportunity to expand our reach, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver lasting value for our employees, stakeholders, and the communities we serve,” Sabin said.

RailWorks is a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company that focuses on construction and maintenance of rail infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada; its brands include L.K. Comstock, PNR RailWorks, and NARSTCO. The company is said to partner with freight, passenger, and transit operators “to ensure long-term performance and growth across North America’s rail network.”

RailWorks Board Chair Brian Ferraioli said: “We’re pleased to welcome Jim as our new CEO, ushering in an important new phase of growth for the company . . . With a proven record for scaling businesses and driving operational excellence, Jim is the right leader to accelerate our strategic priorities. We thank outgoing CEO Kevin Riddett for his contributions and are confident RailWorks will continue to strengthen its position as the leading partner in rail infrastructure, driving value for stakeholders and capitalizing on opportunities ahead in this market.”