Cost Engineer III

  • KKCS
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Full Time

Program Management | Construction Management

KKCS, a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals to its staff who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows more money to be available to the agencies we serve, which will inevitably be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Cost Engineer III – Terminal 5 (T5) Program at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Salary Range: $151,840 - $156,000 annually
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
  • Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
  • Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking a Cost Engineer III to support the Terminal 5 (T5) Program at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) . This program includes the full demolition and reconstruction of the Terminal 5 headhouse and concourse, along with enabling scopes. The Sr. Cost Engineer will report to the T5 Program Controls Manager and lead cost reporting and forecasting efforts on a high-profile, multi-phase aviation infrastructure project. This is a full-time, onsite position with a work schedule of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday) . Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required and is considered part of the salaried compensation.

Essential Job Duties

  • Monitor project budgets and expenditures for LAWA’s multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program.
  • Analyze subcontractor invoices, prepare job costing reports, and allocate expenditures to appropriate WBS numbers.
  • Perform cost-to-complete analyses factoring staffing plans, commitments, expenditures, change orders, and trends.
  • Attend project meetings to provide up-to-date financial data and trend logs.
  • Create and maintain cost reports, charts, and briefing documents to communicate progress.
  • Review task orders, contracts, and interdepartmental agreements for budget validation and tracking.
  • Reconcile bid awards, change orders, and task orders against current budgets and incorporate into forecasts.
  • Maintain and update Prolog system with commitments, trends, expenditures, and WBS structure.
  • Coordinate with LAWA Governance for all budget modifications and CIP change requests.
  • Support project closeout and ensure Prolog data integrity for reporting.
  • Provide documentation for journal vouchers and budget transfers.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of cost engineering experience on large-scale construction projects, preferably in aviation.
  • Experience with Design-Build, Progressive GMPs, and CMAR delivery methods is desirable.
  • Proven ability to lead cost engineering functions and reporting on multi-phase programs.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and management-level stakeholders.
  • Experience managing a team of cost engineers is a plus.

Education/Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
  • Required certification: Certified Cost Engineer (CCE), Certified Cost Professional (CCP), or equivalent.
  • Additional credentials such as PMP or PE are preferred.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Prolog, Microsoft Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
  • Strong analytical and reporting abilities.

KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Job ID: 486954384
Originally Posted on: 7/26/2025

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