Jr. Project Engineer

Job Description

Jr. Project Engineer | RailWorks

The Tone:
This is an early career role at RailWorks, located in an office environment. RailWorks is North America’s leading expert in track and transit systems, with a century of experience across the U.S. and Canada. This role is essential for supporting projects through their full lifecycle, from design and estimating to construction and close-out, ensuring quality documentation and efficient contract administration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: On-site
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Mission: To provide critical support for construction projects by managing documentation, assisting with contract administration, and coordinating project activities from start to finish.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Documentation Control: Provide quality control on construction project documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established procedures.
• Contract Support: Offer basic contract administration support within the construction field office and assist in the coordination of construction contracts.
• Bid and Change Management: Support the bidding process and manage the flow of correspondence for change orders and modifications, preparing materials for supervisor review.
• Record Keeping: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation of work performed, project records, and associated controls in line with company policies.
• Project Assistance: Assist Project Managers with the preparation and maintenance of construction schedules, additional work orders, and requirements for project close-out.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Skills: Ability to prepare change orders, perform filing tasks, establish and maintain project records, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.