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About the Role

Assists the project manager in managing rail construction projects including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. Assists in meeting project requirements and controlling costs by coordinating and effectively utilizing all the resources needed on each project.

Responsibilities

Assists in assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
Assists in verifying estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
Supervises project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets, and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
Assists with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution.
Assists with monitoring the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; works with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
Assists in coordinating onsite activities.
Assists with ensuring that quality, productivity, and safety standards are being met.
Attends project meetings.
Assists with the administration of financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
Performs administrative and recordkeeping duties.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of heavy civil construction industry experience required; railroad construction experience a plus.
Basic knowledge of project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Frequently works outdoors at construction sites and occasionally works indoors.
Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction.
Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard.
May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
May be exposed to loud noise.

Skills

Project accounting
Project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.)
Material management
Contract management
Subcontract management
Safety
Quality
Microsoft Office suite

Location

Construction sites

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

5 years of heavy civil construction industry experience

Salary/Compensations

$120000 - $136000 / year (total compensation)

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.