Rail Transit Office Engineer - NYC Projects & EVM

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits (Local #3 IBEW)

Pension plans

HRA health reimbursement

Paid leave & holidays

Educational fund

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in New York, NY is seeking an Office Engineer to support project teams by aligning technical execution with budget and schedule goals. You will manage scheduling, cost control, EVM, and risk mitigation for NYC transit rail projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in heavy civil construction, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, and strong Primavera P6 and Excel skills. Travel across the U.S. and Canada may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.
• Masters in Engineering preferred.
• 5–10 years in heavy civil construction, preferably rail transportation.
• Experience with NYC transit projects and their requirements.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Excel; JD Edwards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain master project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor budgets, labor claims, and cost variances via EVM.
• Create reports and dashboards for stakeholders (Power BI/Excel).
• Evaluate change orders and manage subcontract processes.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement and document control to align with schedules.

Skills

Schedule management

Cost control

Data visualization

Change management

Risk mitigation

Procurement & document control

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Master's in Engineering preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

RailWorks Corporation in New York, NY is seeking an Office Engineer to support project teams by aligning technical execution with budget and schedule goals. You will manage scheduling, cost control, EVM, and risk mitigation for NYC transit rail projects.

The role requires 5–10 years in heavy civil construction, a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, and strong Primavera P6 and Excel skills. Travel across the U.S. and Canada may be required.