Change Order Engineer

tutorperini; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini Corporation, a leading civil construction company, is seeking a Change Order Engineer to join our project site in midtown Manhattan. The role focuses on managing, evaluating, pricing, and negotiating change orders to protect project margins.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil and vertical construction, with strong contract administration skills and the ability to collaborate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required).
• 10+ years of experience in change order management, cost engineering, or contract administration for civil/building general contractor.
• Experience with heavy civil, infrastructure, and vertical construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts (lump sum, GMP, unit price, design-build).
• Proven ability to price and negotiate complex change orders on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling impacts, and cost analysis.
• Proficiency in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of change orders including identification, documentation, pricing, submission, negotiation, and execution.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, RFIs, field directives, and design revisions to determine scope impacts.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for change orders including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and schedule impacts.
• Track and maintain change order logs and ensure accurate cost forecasting and budget alignment.
• Evaluate subcontractor change order requests for validity, accuracy, and contractual compliance.

Skills

Change order management

Cost engineering

Contract administration

Heavy civil construction

Project controls

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Scheduling impacts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 depending on experience

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Change Order Engineer to join our project site in midtown Manhattan.

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure - to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation's family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make "public works" work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

The Change Order Engineer is responsible for managing, evaluating, pricing, and negotiating change orders for civil/building construction projects. This role ensures that all scope changes, contract modifications, and cost impacts are properly documented, analyzed, and processed in accordance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil and vertical construction, strong knowledge of contract administration, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to protect the company's financial and contractual interests.

Job Description:

Change Management & Cost Control

• Lead the full lifecycle of change orders including identification, documentation, pricing, submission, negotiation, and execution
• Analyze drawings, specifications, RFIs, field directives, and design revisions to determine scope impacts
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for change orders including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and schedule impacts
• Track and maintain change order logs and ensure accurate cost forecasting and budget alignment
• Evaluate subcontractor change order requests for validity, accuracy, and contractual compliance

Contract Administration

• Interpret prime contracts, subcontracts, and project specifications to ensure changes comply with contractual terms
• Prepare and review notices of change, claims, and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements
• Ensure timely submission of change order proposals and supporting backup documentation
• Assist in dispute resolution and claims mitigation related to scope changes

Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Field Engineers to capture and validate change events
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and design teams to clarify scope changes and secure approvals
• Support procurement and subcontract teams with change order negotiations and cost justifications
• Attend project meetings to identify potential changes and provide commercial input

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized records of all change events, cost breakdowns, and approvals
• Prepare executive summaries and reports on change order status, trends, and financial impacts
• Support monthly cost reports, forecasts, and project financial reviews
• Ensure audit-ready documentation for all change-related transactions

Risk Management

• Identify potential cost and schedule risks related to design changes and unforeseen conditions
• Provide recommendations to minimize financial exposure and protect project margins
• Assist in the development of mitigation strategies for disputed changes and claims

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required)
• 10+ years of experience in change order management, cost engineering, or contract administration for a civil and building general contractor
• Strong experience with heavy civil, infrastructure, and vertical construction projects (e.g., transportation, commercial, public works)
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts (lump sum, GMP, unit price, design-build)
• Proven ability to price and negotiate complex change orders on large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling impacts, and cost analysis
• Proficiency in construction manag