Cost Engineer

NV2A Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Healthcare options

Job summary

NV2A Group, a MasTec company based in South Florida, is seeking a Cost Engineer to support project managers, craft supervisors, and corporate functions. The role emphasizes cost scheduling, estimating, and subcontract oversight for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and process plant systems in large-scale projects.

The candidate should hold a BS degree in engineering, have 1–2 years in construction, and preferably experience with MEP.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 1–2 years of construction experience minimum.
• Prior MEP project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand technical drawings and specifications for industrial construction.
• Prepare field design change requisitions and as-built drawings as required.
• Manage and coordinate material and human resources; support cost/scheduling/estimating responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work ability

Team collaboration

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Document Control Systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Cost Engineer is responsible for providing technical engineering information to the Project Manager, Craft Supervisors and Corporate Functional Managers to ensure design development and construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instruction applicable to one or more disciplines. This position also provides project controls support (cost, scheduling, estimating) and subcontract oversight to project construction supervision and craft personnel.

Company Overview

NV2A, a MasTec company, is a South Florida-based construction management firm delivering world-class projects with a strong local presence and a people-first approach.

NV2A provides construction management and design-build services across transportation (airports, seaports, and transit), commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality markets. Its portfolio includes some of the region’s most high-profile and complex projects, reflecting its ability to execute with precision, collaboration, and accountability.

Driven by a team of experienced professionals, NV2A is committed to delivering excellence in service, fostering a strong people-centric culture, supporting the communities it serves, and leveraging technology to enhance project outcomes.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings.

Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Understand technical drawings and specifications for industrial construction.
• Interpret design/drawings for crafts installing material. Prepare field design change requisitions and "as build" drawings, as required
• Comprehend subcontract language, scope, terms and technical requirements
• Plan and develop construction work packages for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and process plant systems
• Understand detailed project schedules including required predecessors and successors to each activity
• Understand quality requirements and industry standards for various construction crafts and perform typical QA/QC duties as required and outlined the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook
• Communications skills in writing and speaking (including technical communications)
• Manage and coordinate both material and human resources
• Support the Construction Manager in analyzing and reporting the daily progress of subcontractors
• Support subcontractors in a manner that adheres to the construction schedule and contract terms
• Facilitate technical approvals by the engineers and expedite design development according the engineering schedule and contract terms
• Coordinate craft production, and release work in a timely manner to meet subcontract and project schedules
• Propose modifications to engineering design and interpreting drawings, specifications and other technical documents for the subcontractors
• Provide support to the Project Controls Manager in standard Project Controls responsibilities (i.e. cost, scheduling, and estimating/re-estimating)
• Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as QA/QC report, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc.
• Work to fulfill the requirements identified in the Lemartec Field Engineering Handbook
• Adhere to the Lemartec Employee Handbook and Human Resources Policies
• Adhere to the Lemartec Safety Manual and OSHA Safety rules
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager as required

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in construction is required.
• Prior experience with MEP projects is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of the design and engineering of large-scale construction projects across all engineering disciplines
• Knowledge of construction activities, including MEP, material, equipment, cost, and time requirements to perform construction tasks
• Technical engineering and computing knowledge
• Knowledge of codes that apply to infrastructure construction
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, AutoCAD, and Document Control Systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills (other preferences will be given for special language skills where there is a business need)
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment on all phases of an EPC Project with minimal supervision

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $65,000-$80,000+ / year, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance,
• Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Service Line (UKG) : Name

NV2-NV2-NV2A Group, LLC