Office Engineer

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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 Rail Works LLC, we maintain a national footprint, with installations across nearly all major U.S. transit systems.

Union Benefits – Local #3, IBEW (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.) As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 – IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:

• Local Union #3 Pension ( vested after 5 years)
• IBEW Pension (vested after 5 years)
• NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
• 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)

Please note:

Employees who are already union members and fully vested will retain their current vesting status; your established timeline will not reset to the schedule listed above.

$105,000 - $125,000 / year total compensation

The Office Engineer supports project teams by implementing processes to align technical execution with budget and timeline goals. This role involves managing scheduling, cost engineering, earned value management (EVM), and risk mitigation for rail transportation projects, particularly within NYC transit.

• Schedule Management:
  
  Develop and maintain master schedules using
  
  Primavera P6; perform critical path analysis.
• Cost & Financial Control:
  
  Monitor budgets, track labor claiming, and evaluate cost variances using
  
  Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Data Visualization & Reporting:
  
  Create reports and dashboards (Power BIor Excel) for stakeholder insights.
• Change & Contract Management:
  
  Evaluate change orders and manage subcontract processes.
• Risk Mitigation:
  
  Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Procurement & Document Control:
  
  Oversee document control and monitor procurement to align with schedules.

• Experience:
  
  5 to 10 years in heavy civil construction, preferably inrail transportation.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required, masters in Engineering preferred
• NYC Transit Expertise:
  
  Experience with
  
  New York City transit projects and their requirements.
• Software Proficiency:
  
  Expertise in Oracle Primavera P6andMS Excel;
  
  JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong data operations, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  
  PMP, PMI-SP, or AACE credentials are valued.
• Communication:
  
  Effective written and oral skills to communicate technical data.

• Willingness to travel in the U.S. and Canada
• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
• Works in an office and job site environments
• Frequently sits for long periods of time
• Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
• May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

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