Cost Engineer

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Union #3 Pension

IBEW Pension

NEBF

Medical, dental & vision

HRA - health reimbursement account

Educational and Cultural Fund

Deferred salary

Social Security Payback

Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereav…

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation seeks a Cost/Change Engineer in New York to oversee change orders, develop accurate cost estimates for materials, labor, and other expenses, and ensure proper documentation, routing and approvals.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to gather information, manage the change order process from initiation to payment collection, and drive process improvements to reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Financial acumen and self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cost/Change Preparation: develop accurate cost estimates for projects and change orders, including materials, labor, and expenses.
• Collaboration: work with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to gather information for change orders and costs.
• Change Order Management: oversee the change order process from initiation to payment collection.
• Document Control and Reporting: maintain systems for change orders, tracking status and history.
• Process Improvement: revise processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and cost reduction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Resourcefulness

Financial acumen

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree Business/finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

Benefits Offering

Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States. With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project. As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.

• Local Union #3 Pension ( vested after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
• HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
• Educational and Cultural Fund
• Deferred salary
• Social Security Payback
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Compensation

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 total compensation

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

Position Summary

A Cost/Change Engineer is responsible for preparing, managing and overseeing the process of change orders and related costs, ensuring proper documentation, routing, and approval of changes.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

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

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree Business/finance/Accounting/Economics.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Works in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for long periods of time.
• Will occasionally require use of hands to evaluate tactile properties of procured
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard.
• May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending.
• Available to deal with after-hours emergencies and call outs

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.