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RailWorks Corporation · 8 hours ago

Cost Engineer

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$90K/yr - $105K/yr

RailWorks Corporation is a leading specialty electrical contractor for transit rail systems in the United States. The Cost Engineer will be responsible for preparing and managing change orders and related costs, ensuring proper documentation, and collaborating with project managers and engineers to develop accurate cost estimates.

ConstructionInfrastructureRailroadTransportation
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Responsibilities

Cost/Change Preparation: Work with project managers and engineers to develop accurate cost estimates for various projects and change orders, including materials, labor, and other expenses
Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information necessary for change orders and other cost-related items
Change Order Management: Overseeing the change order process, from initiation to proposal to collection of payment
Document Control and Other Reporting: Maintaining a system for managing change orders, including tracking their status, history, and related documentation
Process Improvement: Developing and/or revising processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve efficiency, accuracy and reduction of costs

Qualification

Cost estimationChange order managementFinancial acumenOrganizational skillsResourcefulnessBachelor’s degreeAttention to detailSelf-starter

Required

Attention to Detail: A strong attention to detail is crucial for accurate cost/change estimation and control
Organizational Skills: Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data and information
Resourcefulness: Ability to find and utilize resources effectively to achieve project goals
Financial Acumen: A strong understanding of financial principles and concepts
Self-Starter: Takes initiative, can work without supervision and begin projects independently
Bachelor's degree Business/finance/Accounting/Economics

Benefits

Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
Educational and Cultural Fund
Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
Social Security Payback
Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)

Company

RailWorks Corporation

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RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.railworks.com/

H1B Sponsorship

RailWorks Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (8)
2023 (9)
2022 (4)
2021 (10)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2021-09-30Acquired
1998-07-30IPO

Leadership Team

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Bob Cummings
VP CIO
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Jason Lauffer
Chief Strategy Officer
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