Calculator in Railway Infrastructure

About DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH

DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbH serves as the comprehensive service provider for Deutsche Bahn’s rail infrastructure. We handle planning, construction, and maintenance of all railway infrastructure facilities across Germany, operating through our specialties in track construction, technical systems, structural engineering, and large project coordination at over 40 locations nationwide. Our focus is on advancing environmentally friendly and modern rail infrastructure innovations to build robust rail systems for future generations.

Position Overview

We are looking to fill the role of Calculator in Railway Infrastructure at various sites including Bad Kleinen, Berlin, Essen, Freiburg im Breisgau, Halle (Saale), Hanau, or Hannover as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and verify tender documents thoroughly.
• Perform cost calculations for planning and installation services specifically within the overhead line equipment trade.
• Conduct risk assessments during bid preparation.
• Identify and manage claims potential based on tender documentation, coordinating calculator-related actions with construction or project management.
• Request subcontractor pricing in the acquisition phase.
• Collaborate closely with work preparation teams to align tender details with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support contract and price negotiation processes.

Candidate Profile

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in civil or industrial engineering or a comparable qualification; alternatively, you possess a master craftsman or technician certificate in construction trades.
• You have multiple years of professional experience as a calculator or in a similar role.
• Proficient knowledge of costing methods and systems is essential, along with familiarity with VOB, VOL, HOAI, BGB, and general terms and conditions.
• Practical experience with the iTWO calculation software is advantageous.
• Strong communication abilities, teamwork skills, and negotiation aptitude characterize your approach.
• You demonstrate dedication and resilience, including the capacity to perform well under deadline pressure.
• Willingness to travel occasionally is expected.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities to all candidates of equal suitability. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, age, duration of unemployment, sexual orientation, or identity.

Employee Benefits

• Employees receive 16 free train rides per year within Germany plus other discounts, such as the DB job ticket for commuting and favorable options for family and friends.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts on various products and services including mobile contracts, insurance, hotels, fashion, and lifestyle via the DB travel market.
• A competitive salary package, generally with a permanent contract and job security, complemented by numerous additional benefits and a company pension plan.

Inclusion Policy

The DB Group firmly upholds principles of equal participation and respectful cooperation, giving preference to severely disabled and equal-status applicants when qualifications are equivalent.