Cost Engineer / Change Engineer

RailWorks Corporation • New Rochelle, NY

31d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

A Cost/Change Engineer is responsible for preparing, managing and overseeing the process of change orders and related costs, ensuring proper documentation, routing, and approval of changes.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level