Job Description
Job Description
Senior Cost Engineer
Location: Newark International Airport – Newark AirTrain Project
Salary Range: $80,000 to $125,000 (commensurate with experience)
About the Company
Our client is a nationally recognized leader in civil, building, and specialty construction, known for delivering extraordinary projects with exceptional performance. With over a century of industry experience, our client upholds a core belief in integrity, teamwork, and collaboration as the foundation of business success.
Their project portfolio spans across the country and includes high-profile undertakings such as the Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, the SR 99 Viaduct Replacement Tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access and Hudson Yards Platform projects in New York, the Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and numerous airport expansions and infrastructure developments.
Position Overview
Our client, through its joint venture TPOG JV, is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join the team on the Newark AirTrain project located at Newark International Airport. This role will report directly to the Project Manager and play a key part in the cost control and change management processes of this significant infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the Project Manager and team to input, monitor, and implement the JDE Quantity Book
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Draft and review letters/notices in coordination with daily project demands
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Assess and document impacts of all owner notices for internal team review
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Develop and manage subcontractor agreements and contractual language
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Maintain tracking and execution of all project change requests from initiation through to completion
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Oversee the subcontract Change Order Request (COR) process, including cost and quantity evaluations, estimating, negotiations, and preparation for review
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Manage subcontractor payment processes and ensure all required documentation is in place
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Administer the owner change directive process with full cost/quantity evaluation and estimating duties
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Prepare monthly Claims Cost Reports
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Generate internal and external cost reporting for all Potential Change Orders (PCOs)
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field preferred
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Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost engineering, cost analysis, or financial management on infrastructure or building construction projects
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Proficiency in Procore, HCSS estimating tools, Excel, and Primavera P6 (or similar platforms)
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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Prior experience with heavy construction projects
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Excellent verbal and written communication abilities