Rail Construction Project Coordinator

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an experienced project assistant to support rail construction projects, including planning, budgeting, and cost reporting. You will assist in meeting project requirements and coordinating resources on each project.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in heavy civil construction, strong knowledge of project controls and MS Office, and solid communication skills. This role requires field presence at construction sites and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction industry experience required; railroad construction experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
• Assists in verifying estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
• 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.
• Assists with monitoring the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; works with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
• Assists in coordinating onsite activities.
• Assists with ensuring that quality, productivity, and safety standards are being met
• Attends project meetings.
• Assists with the administration of financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
• Performs administrative and recordkeeping duties.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

MS Office

Cost reporting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RailWorks Corporation is seeking an experienced project assistant to support rail construction projects, including planning, budgeting, and cost reporting. You will assist in meeting project requirements and coordinating resources on each project.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in heavy civil construction, strong knowledge of project controls and MS Office, and solid communication skills. This role requires field presence at construction sites and adherence to safety standards.