Project Engineer - Track

Railroad Construction Company, Inc.; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy civil and rail construction projects in New Jersey.

You will serve as a link between field operations, project management, subcontractors, and the owner to keep projects on schedule and within budget. The role involves reviewing plans, managing submittals, RFIs, schedules, and costs, plus ensuring compliance with contract requirements and safety practices on diverse outdoor

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by actively participating in the implementation and enforcement of the Company's safety program.
• Prepare, track, and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and transmittals.
• Maintain contract documents, drawings, specifications, and revision logs; prepare daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation.
• Assist with schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and critical path analysis.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, verify installed quantities, and assist with monthly pay applications and subcontractor billing.
• Track project costs against budget, identify variances, and support change order pricing and claims documentation.
• Coordinate daily activities with superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, conflicts, and missing information.
• Support survey, layout, and field engineering activities; verify that work meets plans, specifications, and tolerances.
• Implement the project quality control plan, including inspections, testing, and material certifications.
• Support site safety activities, including job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and incident reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention and erosion control.
• Communicate with owners, inspectors, engineers of record, and regulatory agencies; participate in project coordination, progress, and safety meetings.
• Help resolve field issues promptly and document resolutions.

Job description

Railroad Construction Company, Inc. is seeking talented and motivated professionals to join our team. As an established leader in heavy civil and rail construction, we offer the opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects alongside experienced industry professionals.

What You’ll Do

The Project Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of heavy civil and industrial construction projects, including highways, bridges, utilities, earthwork, dams, marine, and rail work. Serving as a link between field operations, project management, subcontractors, and the owner, the Project Engineer helps keep projects on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by actively participating in the implementation and enforcement of the Company's safety program.
• Prepare, track, and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and transmittals.
• Maintain contract documents, drawings, specifications, and revision logs; prepare daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation.
• Assist with schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and critical path analysis.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, verify installed quantities, and assist with monthly pay applications and subcontractor billing.
• Track project costs against budget, identify variances, and support change order pricing and claims documentation.
• Coordinate daily activities with superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, conflicts, and missing information.
• Support survey, layout, and field engineering activities; verify that work meets plans, specifications, and tolerances.
• Implement the project quality control plan, including inspections, testing, and material certifications.
• Support site safety activities, including job hazard analyses (JHAs), toolbox talks, and incident reporting.
• Help ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements, including stormwater pollution prevention and erosion control.
• Communicate with owners, inspectors, engineers of record, and regulatory agencies; participate in project coordination, progress, and safety meetings.
• Help resolve field issues promptly and document resolutions.

Must be willing to work in varying outdoor conditions, travel as needed, and maintain a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call work, as required.