Railworks

Office Engineer

Railworks • $105K — $125K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years in heavy civil construction, ideally in rail transportation
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; Master's preferred
  • Experience with NYC transit projects and their specific requirements
  • Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6 and MS Excel; JD Edwards experience is a plus
  • Strong analytical skills for data operations and forecasting
  • Preferred certifications: PMP, PMI-SP, or AACE
  • Effective communication skills for technical data presentation

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain master schedules using Primavera P6; perform critical path analysis
  • Monitor budgets and track labor claims using Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Create reports and dashboards in Power BI or Excel for stakeholder insights
  • Evaluate change orders and manage subcontract processes
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Oversee document control and monitor procurement to align with schedules

Benefits

  • Comprehensive union benefits for employees and immediate family members
  • Local Union #3 Pension and IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 26 qualifying weeks
  • Health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans after 1 year
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
Full Job Description
Job ID: 20163

Benefits Offering

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.

Compensation

$105,000 - $125,000 / year total compensation

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

Position Summary

The Office Engineer supports project teams by implementing processes to align technical execution with budget and timeline goals. This role involves managing scheduling, cost engineering, earned value management (EVM), and risk mitigation for rail transportation projects, particularly within NYC transit.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Schedule Management: Develop and maintain master schedules using Primavera P6; perform critical path analysis.
  • Cost & Financial Control: Monitor budgets, track labor claiming, and evaluate cost variances using Earned Value Management (EVM).
  • Data Visualization & Reporting: Create reports and dashboards (Power BI or Excel) for stakeholder insights.
  • Change & Contract Management: Evaluate change orders and manage subcontract processes.
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Procurement & Document Control: Oversee document control and monitor procurement to align with schedules.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience: 5 to 10 years in heavy civil construction, preferably in rail transportation.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required, masters in Engineering preferred
  • NYC Transit Expertise: Experience with New York City transit projects and their requirements.
  • Software Proficiency: Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6 and MS Excel; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong data operations, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Certifications (Preferred): PMP, PMI-SP, or AACE credentials are valued.
  • Communication: Effective written and oral skills to communicate technical data.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Willingness to travel in the U.S. and Canada
  • Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
  • Works in an office and job site environments
  • Frequently sits for long periods of time
  • Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
  • May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending


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.

About Railworks

RailWorks Corporation is a leading provider of railroad construction and maintenance services in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including track construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as signal and communication installation and maintenance. RailWorks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has more than 3,000 employees and operates in more than 20 states across the United States and in Canada.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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