RailWorks Corporation

Cost Engineer

RailWorks Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $105,000 per year

About the role

  • Work with project managers and engineers to develop accurate cost estimates for various projects and change orders, including materials, labor, and other expenses.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information necessary for change orders and other cost-related items.
  • Overseeing the change order process, from initiation to proposal to collection of payment.
  • Maintaining a system for managing change orders, including tracking their status, history, and related documentation.
  • Developing and/or revising processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve efficiency, accuracy and reduction of costs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/finance/Accounting/Economics
  • Attention to Detail: A strong attention to detail is crucial for accurate cost/change estimation and control.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data and information.
  • Resourcefulness: Ability to find and utilize resources effectively to achieve project goals.
  • Financial Acumen: A strong understanding of financial principles and concepts.
  • Self-Starter: Takes initiative, can work without supervision and begin projects independently.
Benefits
  • Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
  • IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
  • NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
  • Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
  • Educational and Cultural Fund
  • Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
  • Social Security Payback
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cost estimationchange order managementfinancial principlesdata managementprocess improvement
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillsresourcefulnessself-starter
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Economics