RailWorks Corporation

Project Engineer

RailWorks Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Secaucus • New Jersey • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per year

About the role

  • Manages project engineering activities to ensure they comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
  • Supports the development, updating, and approval of construction schedules
  • Provides technical support for construction efforts including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews
  • Interfaces with all on-site departments to resolve problems and to ensure quality of construction, project safety, and adherence to project specifications, in support of overall project schedule
  • Supervises field layout and surveying activities
  • Observes workflow, anticipates any potential schedule changes, and coordinates with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule
  • Reviews change order drawings and specifications; develops, tracks and negotiates proposals and change orders
  • Assists in preparation of bids, including assisting with take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, design reviews and other related tasks
  • Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field construction problems and discrepancies
  • Advises the Project Manager of serious schedule conflicts and problems, and works with field supervision to resolve schedule conflicts
  • Analyzes permanent material requirements, solicits quotations, and prepares formal purchase agreements
  • Develops requirements for specialized equipment and works with vendors to obtain customized equipment.
  • Supports/assists with monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assists with development of new methods to improve costs
  • Develops, implements, and administers project engineering procedures and other work controlling documents
  • Handles business correspondence, billing, and financial reporting.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of construction industry engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
  • Solid knowledge of surveying, equipment applications, and overall engineering is essential
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
  • Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues
  • Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
  • The ability to effectively interact with both customers and employees
  • The ability to work independently as well as operate successfully as part of a collaborative team
  • The ability to successfully execute decisions
  • The ability to grasp facts, processes, and procedures quickly in a rapidly changing environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Benefits
  • competitive pay
  • medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • additional performance incentives
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project engineeringconstruction schedulingdesign interpretationconstructability reviewsfield layoutsurveyingchange order managementcost forecastingproject engineering proceduresbidding and take-offs
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillscollaborative teamworkindependent workproblem-solvingdecision-makingadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsquality control
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Project Management