Cost Engineer

RailWorks Corporation • New Rochelle, NY

111d • $90,000 - $105,000

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

• A strong attention to detail is crucial for accurate cost/change estimation and control.
• Ability to organize and manage large amounts of data and information.
• Ability to find and utilize resources effectively to achieve project goals.
• A strong understanding of financial principles and concepts.
• Takes initiative, can work without supervision and begin projects independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• This is a union position with benefits offered through the union.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree