Senior Rail Estimator Lead

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

RailWorks LLC is seeking a Lead Estimator in New York to prepare cost estimates for projects in the planning, design, and construction phases, and to produce bid proposals. You will lead the estimating team, review bid packages and pricing, and collaborate with project managers and engineers to clarify scope and technical requirements.

A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field and 7–10 years of estimating experience in rail or heavy construction are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of estimating experience in rail or heavy construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials, and labor.
• Leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating team and supervise preparation of project cost estimates.
• Review and approve bid packages and pricing.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to clarify scope and technical requirements.
• Maintain cost databases and historical project data.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Rail/Heavy construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field

Job description

RailWorks LLC is seeking a Lead Estimator in New York to prepare cost estimates for projects in the planning, design, and construction phases, and to produce bid proposals. You will lead the estimating team, review bid packages and pricing, and collaborate with project managers and engineers to clarify scope and technical requirements.

A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field and 7–10 years of estimating experience in rail or heavy construction are required.