Cost Engineer – Water Infrastructure Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k)-employer match

Health, dental, life and vision insurn

Flexible PTO

Transit benefits

Bonus incentives

Professional growth

Profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Techno Consult Engineering, PC (Techno) in Yonkers, NY seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at Hillview Reservoir. You will develop budgets, track expenditures, and align cost data with project schedules to forecast progress.

The role requires 5+ years in cost engineering on NYCDEP capital projects, proficiency with EcoSys or Primavera Cost, advanced Excel, and a strong grasp of public-sector cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of cost engineering or project controls experience on NYCDEP capital projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cost engineering

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel advanced

EcoSys

Primavera Cost

Public-sector reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

EcoSys

Primavera Cost

Excel

Job description

Techno Consult Engineering, PC (Techno) in Yonkers, NY seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at Hillview Reservoir. You will develop budgets, track expenditures, and align cost data with project schedules to forecast progress.

The role requires 5+ years in cost engineering on NYCDEP capital projects, proficiency with EcoSys or Primavera Cost, advanced Excel, and a strong grasp of public-sector cost control.