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About the Role
The Lead Estimator prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design, and construction phases. This role produces bid proposals and prepares buy-outs.
Responsibilities
- Lead estimating team and supervise preparation of project cost estimates.
- Review and approve bid packages and pricing.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to clarify scope and technical requirements.
- Maintain cost databases and historical project data.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field.
- 7–10 years of estimating experience in rail or heavy construction.
- Strong knowledge of construction costs, materials, and labor.
- Leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
- Works indoors, with some onsite/outdoor work.
- Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard.
- May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical skills
Location
- Onsite/outdoor work
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7-10 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $130000 - $175000 / year
Benefits
- Local Union #3 Pension (vested after 5 years)
- IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
- NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
- Medical, dental & vision (after 26 qualifying weeks)
- HRA - health reimbursement account and annuity fund plans (after 1 year)
- Educational and Cultural Fund
- Deferred salary
- Social Security Payback
- Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)
About the Company
- Founded in 1904, L.K. Comstock & Company LLC is one of the largest specialty electrical contractors for transit rail systems in the United States.
- With over 100 successful projects for more than 30 transit agencies and work valued at more than $3 billion, we bring a legacy of excellence to every project.
- As a subsidiary of RailWorks LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.
- RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider.
- With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company.
- We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.
- We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.