Railworks

Project Administrator

Railworks$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in project administration or engineering document coordination
  • Hands-on experience with Bentley ProjectWise or similar platforms
  • Understanding of database structures and digital workflows
  • Technical troubleshooting abilities and training aptitude
  • Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Administer the NYT ProjectWise data repository and system environments
  • Manage user accounts, access controls, and folder security settings
  • Enforce naming conventions, metadata structures, and version control protocols
  • Establish and monitor digital document workflows and tracking
  • Provide troubleshooting support for project managers and engineers
  • Coordinate with corporate IT to align project access with policies

Benefits

  • Opportunity for specialized operational and system support
  • Work within a professional office environment
  • Gain experience coordinating with corporate IT
  • Engagement in a critical role within the New York Transit division
  • Possibility for professional development and training in advanced technical skills
Full Job Description
Job ID: 19917

Compensation

$110k - $130k

Position Summary

The Project Administrator provides specialized operational and systems support directly to the New York Transit (NYT) division. This role handles the daily technical administration, configuration, and data integrity of the division's ProjectWise platform, ensuring seamless engineering document control and digital workflow coordination.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Platform Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for the NYT ProjectWise data repository, managing system environments and file synchronization.
  • Permissions & User Access: Configure and manage user accounts, group assignments, access control lists (ACLs), and folder security settings for the project team.
  • Digital Document Control: Enforce project-specific naming conventions, metadata structures, and document version control protocols across all engineering files.
  • Workflow Coordination: Establish, update, and monitor digital document workflows and tracking systems to streamline project communication.
  • Technical End-User Support: Provide direct troubleshooting assistance to project managers, engineers, and partners utilizing the system.
  • Corporate IT Liaison: Coordinate with the corporate IT shared services team to align localized project access requirements with corporate infrastructure policies.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 8+ years of proven experience in senior project administration, specialized technical systems support, or engineering document coordination.
  • Extensive hands-on experience utilizing or administering Bentley ProjectWise or similar heavy engineering data management platforms.
  • Deep understanding of complex database structures, folder permissions, and digital workflows.
  • Advanced technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to train and support operational project teams.
  • High attention to detail and strong collaborative communication skills.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Performs work in a clean, professional office environment.
  • Main activities include extended periods of sitting, typing, and viewing computer monitors.
  • May occasionally require light lifting or walking through project field offices to coordinate technical needs.


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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3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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