Cost Engineer - Civil

We are seeking a Cost Engineer to join our NYCDEP Construction Management team in Yonkers, New York. In this role, you will use your NYCDEP change order and cost estimating experience to develop independent, complete, and accurate cost estimates and lead the processing and negotiation of construction design and field change orders. You will also be responsible for reviewing and assembling contractor time and material records and cost documentation for inclusion in change orders. Additionally, you will develop independent cost estimates for potential change orders for submission to the client.

Role Accountabilities:

As a Cost Estimator, you will lead the processing and tracking of design and field change orders to ensure their timely facilitation and approval. This includes developing independent cost estimates for change orders by performing quantity takeoffs, verifying vendor pricing, evaluating historical cost data, and incorporating markups and indirect costs in alignment with industry standards and NYCDEP contract requirements.

You will review and evaluate contractor cost proposals through plan take-offs, subcontractor estimates, and the use of estimating software, leveraging your construction expertise to facilitate cost negotiations. Additionally, you will prepare independent cost estimates for potential change orders, review contractor time and material records, and draft field-related change orders, including scopes of work and cost estimates.

Your responsibilities also include developing Authorized Cost Breakdown spreadsheets, Change Order Negotiation Memos, and issuing weekly change order status logs to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a cost estimator
• Proficiency with estimating software
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand complex MEP projects

Preferred:

• Hands-on construction field experience as Inspector, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Resident Project Representative
• CCP, CEP, CCM, PMP Certification
• Expertise in estimating disciplines including general trades, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls
• NYCDEP construction project, change order, and payment requisition processing experience

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $77.00 - $77.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bronx,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

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