Project Manager

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension (NEBF)

Medical, dental & vision

HRA and annuity plans

Educational & Cultural Fund

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to coordinate all aspects of heavy civil transit projects in the New York area. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with a strong safety and quality focus.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction management, a Civil / Construction / PM degree, and proven capability in project controls and client relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction management in heavy civil environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; advanced degree a plus.
• Experience with project accounting, controls (cost, schedule, change management), material management, contract and subcontract management, safety, and quality.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with a proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and client-relations abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals/plans to determine timeframes, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with department managers to establish work plans and staffing per phase.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and project specifications.
• Verify project estimates through proposal/spec review.
• Lead meetings to communicate project requirements and needs.
• Supervise activities to align with designs, budgets, and schedules; address deviations.
• Manage finances of contracts; oversee onsite staff and safety programs.
• Prepare internal/external reports on project status.

Skills

Construction management

Project controls

Leadership

Communication

Schedule & budget adherence

Client relations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Construction/PM

Advanced degree (plus)

Military/related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Union Benefits - Local #3, IBEW (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.) As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 – IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:

• 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)

Please note: Employees who are already union members and fully vested will retain their current vesting status; your established timeline will not reset to the schedule listed above.
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Compensation

$165000 - $190000 / year (total compensation)

Position Summary

Manages and coordinates all aspects of construction projects, including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. Ensures that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished on schedule and within budget, and that quality and safety standards are met. Supervises department staff in successfully accomplishing goals and objectives.

This position is non-union at this time. The company may review union status in the future based on business needs and employee preference, consistent with legal and contractual obligations.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Coordinates with department managers to establish work plans and staffing for each phase of the project.
• Ensures that project activities comply with government regulations.
• Verifies estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
• Attends and/or leads meetings with project staff and management to communicate information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements.
• Supervises project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
• Assists with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution.Monitors the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; confers with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
• Manages financial aspects of contracts.
• Supervises and coordinates onsite activities and provides day-to-day direction of onsite staff.
• Ensures that quality, productivity and safety standards are being met.
• Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations.
• Monitors safety programs.
• Represents the company in project meetings.
• Assists with preparation of written reports and/or updates (internal and external) for management, client, and project team, to ensure a clear understanding of project status.
• Hires, trains, and manages performance of staff.
• Administers financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of construction management experience including a thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, methods, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities in a heavy civil environment.
• 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)
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
• Exhibits strong management skills and can lead and motivate employees.
• Track record of successfully executing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City