Railworks Corporation
Builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure across North America.
Cost Engineer
Manage cost estimates and change orders for transit rail projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include developing accurate cost estimates for projects and change orders, collaborating with project managers and engineers to gather necessary information, overseeing the full change‑order lifecycle from initiation to payment collection, maintaining a robust tracking system for documentation, and continuously improving processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. • Use hands to evaluate tactile properties of procured materials when needed. • Occasionally stand, walk, lift, stoop, or bend. • Be available for after‑hours emergencies and call‑outs. • Develop precise cost estimates for projects and change orders. • Collaborate with project managers and engineers to gather change‑order data. • Oversee change‑order process from initiation through payment collection. • Maintain documentation and tracking system for change orders. • Improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency and lower costs. • Apply strong attention to detail in cost estimation and control. • Organize and manage large volumes of data effectively. • Leverage financial principles and concepts in decision‑making. • Initiate and lead projects independently as a self‑starter.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸change orders
- ▸documentation system
- ▸process improvement
- ▸data management
- ▸financial analysis
What You Bring
Successful candidates demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, resourcefulness, solid financial acumen, and the capacity to work independently. A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics is required. The work environment is primarily office‑based, requiring long periods of sitting and frequent use of a computer keyboard, with occasional hands‑on evaluation of materials and the possibility of standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending. Employees must also be available for after‑hours emergencies and call‑outs. • Frequently speak, read, write, and operate a computer keyboard.
Requirements
- ▸keyboard
- ▸detail-oriented
- ▸organized
- ▸financial acumen
- ▸bachelor's degree
- ▸on‑call
Benefits
As a union‑shop contractor, employees belong to Local Union #3 of the IBEW and receive comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members after the introductory period. Benefits include Local Union #3 and IBEW pensions (after five years), the National Electrical Benefit Fund, medical, dental, health reimbursement, educational and cultural funds, deferred salary and annuity plans, Social Security payback, and paid sick leave, vacation and bereavement as negotiated. The Cost/Change Engineer position offers a salary ranging from $90,000 to $105,000 and a Monday‑through‑Friday schedule, with occasional weekend availability. The role focuses on preparing, managing, and overseeing change orders and related costs, ensuring proper documentation, routing, and approval. L.K. Comstock values a collaborative, open‑minded culture that promotes teamwork, positivity, and innovation, offering opportunities for career advancement, skills development, and long‑term growth. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable non‑discrimination laws.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time