Railworks

Project Engineer

Railworks$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in the construction industry
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or Project Management (advanced degree preferred)
  • Solid grasp of surveying and equipment applications
  • Strong technical reading and comprehension skills
  • Familiarity with general contract and subcontract documents
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Manage project field activities to ensure compliance with schedules and requirements
  • Support the creation and modification of construction schedules
  • Provide technical assistance for construction, including design interpretation and conflict resolution
  • Coordinate with on-site departments to maintain quality, safety, and adherence to specifications
  • Supervise layout and surveying efforts and analyze workflow for potential schedule changes
  • Review and negotiate change orders and proposals
  • Assist with project setup, cost monitoring, and quality control

Benefits

  • Outdoor work at various construction sites
  • Dynamic work environment with potential for unplanned activities
  • Opportunity for professional development and skill enhancement through diverse responsibilities
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with interaction across departments
  • Exposure to various construction methodologies and equipment applications
Full Job Description
Job ID: 19636

Compensation

$80000 - $95000 / year

Position Summary

The Project Engineer plans, develops, manages, and coordinates activities for construction projects.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Manages project field activities to ensure they comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule
  • Supports the development, updating, and approval of construction schedules
  • Provides technical support for construction efforts including design interpretation, application of construction methods, resolution and documentation of design conflicts and constructability reviews
  • Interfaces with all on-site departments to resolve problems and to ensure quality of construction, project safety, and adherence to project specifications, in support of overall project schedule
  • Supervises field layout and surveying activities
  • Observes workflow, anticipates any potential schedule changes, and coordinates with superintendents on delivery of materials and staying on schedule
  • Reviews change order drawings and specifications; develops, tracks and negotiates proposals and change orders
  • Assists with take-offs, requests for pricing, project set up, quality control, design reviews and other related tasks
  • Reviews, analyzes, and resolves field construction problems and discrepancies
  • Advises the Project Manager of serious schedule conflicts and problems, and works with field supervision to resolve schedule conflicts
  • Analyzes permanent material requirements, solicits quotations, and prepares formal purchase agreements
  • Develops requirements for specialized equipment and works with vendors to obtain customized equipment.
  • Supports/assists with monitoring and forecasting of project costs and revenues; assists with development of new methods to improve costs
  • Develops, implements, and administers project procedures and other project control documents
  • Assists the project manager with business correspondence, billing, and financial reporting.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years of construction industry experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction or Project Management; an advanced degree is a plus (In lieu of a degree, extensive experience in the military, railroad/construction, or related field will be considered)
  • Solid knowledge of surveying, equipment applications is essential
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions
  • Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications, and to comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues
  • Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and pressentation skills
  • The ability to effectively interact with both customers and fellow employees
  • The ability to work independently as well as operate successfully as part of a collaborative team
  • The ability to successfully execute decisions
  • The ability to grasp facts, processes, and procedures quickly in a rapidly changing environment
  • The ability to identify and meet project deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Works outdoors at construction sites as well as indoors
  • Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction
  • Sits, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
  • May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
  • May be exposed to loud noise


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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