Cost Engineer

Techno; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, life and vision保险

Flexible paid time off

Professional growth

Profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Techno is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support the Hillview Reservoir project in Yonkers, New York. This role coordinates with engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders on a major water infrastructure program, with emphasis on controls, reporting, and public-sector processes.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost forecasting, reviewing invoices and change orders, and maintaining auditable cost records, ensuring data reflects current conditions and supports accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of cost engineering or project controls on NYCDEP capital projects.
• Experience with water, wastewater, or reservoir infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of public-sector reporting and cost control methodologies.
• Experience with NYCDEP procurement, payment, and change management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Track expenditures against budgets and schedules; identify variances, trends, and potential risks.
• Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards for project leadership and NYCDEP review.
• Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and change requests for accuracy and compliance.
• Support change order evaluations, cost impact analyses, and claim reviews.
• Align cost data with project schedules to support progress measurement and forecasting.
• Assist with cost risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain auditable cost records in accordance with NYCDEP and internal procedures.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, schedulers, engineers, and field staff to ensure cost data reflects current conditions.

Skills

Cost engineering

Project controls

Budgeting

Excel (advanced)

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/ Finance

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera Cost

Excel

Job description

Techno is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers, New York. This role supports a complex capital program with significant coordination across engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders. This position is well suited for professionals who have successfully supported NYCDEP capital projects and are comfortable navigating public-sector processes, controls, and reporting requirements.

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts
• Track expenditures against approved budgets and schedules, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks
• Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards for project leadership and NYCDEP review
• Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and change requests for accuracy and compliance
• Support change order evaluations, cost impact analyses, and claim reviews
• Align cost data with project schedules to support progress measurement and forecasting
• Assist with cost risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate, auditable cost records in accordance with NYCDEP and internal procedures
• Coordinate closely with project managers, schedulers, engineers, and field staff to ensure cost data reflects current conditions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of cost engineering or project controls experience on NYCDEP capital projects (required)
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale water, wastewater, or reservoir infrastructure programs
• Strong understanding of construction cost estimating, cost control methodologies, and public-sector reporting
• Proficiency with cost management tools (e.g., EcoSys, Primavera Cost, or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with NYCDEP procurement, payment, and change management processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary project team

COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is between $40-$60/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

WHY CHOOSE US?

• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Professional growth
• Potential profit-sharing opportunities

ABOUT TECHNO

Around for 25 years, Techno Consult Engineering, PC ( Techno ) is a rapidly growing engineering and construction management firm shaping the future of infrastructure across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We deliver impactful water/wastewater, transportation, and public works projects for clients including NYCDDC, NYCDEP, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ. With offices in New York City, Princeton, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, we combine technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships to deliver innovative solutions and build resilient communities.

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.