Senior Cost Engineer

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Mace in New York is seeking a seasoned cost engineer and project controls professional to drive cost, schedule, and financial performance on major infrastructure programs. You will prepare estimates, review proposals, and ensure alignment with project management plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role demands strong analytical skills, experience with cost management software, and the ability to operate in both office and field environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, budget management, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with project management plans, contract administration, and change management processes.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review independent cost estimates for procurements and project needs.
• Analyze contractor price proposals, change order estimates, and claims.
• Track, forecast, and report on all contract changes, allowances, and budget impacts.
• Develop and implement supplemental metrics, procedures, and processes for effective cost management.
• Support project controls, including schedule management and risk assessment related to cost.
• Update risk registers and assessment reports for contingency planning.
• Contribute to daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting on project status, progress, and financial compliance.
• Assist in reviewing and managing all project contract, cost, schedule, risk, and environmental impact changes.
• Coordinate changes to designs and contract documentation, ensuring proper financial tracking.
• Advise on impacts to project costs related to supply chain market conditions and fluctuations in commodities, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate tracking, storage, and retrieval of cost-related documents and records.
• Support document control processes for financial documentation.
• Provide technical support for disputes and conflict resolution proceedings related to cost, schedule, and other project issues.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, state, and local funding requirements, including grants administration and reporting.
• Participate in audits and reviews to confirm adherence to project controls and financial standards.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget management

Financial reporting

Project controls

Contract administration

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Finance

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Prepare and review independent cost estimates for procurements and project needs.
• Analyze contractor price proposals, change order estimates, and claims.
• Implement cost and budget management requirements in alignment with the Hudson Tunnel Project Management Plan (HTP PMP).
• Track, forecast, and report on all contract changes, allowances, and budget impacts.
• Develop and implement supplemental metrics, procedures, and processes for effective cost management.
• Support project controls, including schedule management and risk assessment related to cost.
• Update risk registers and assessment reports for contingency planning.
• Contribute to daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting on project status, progress, and financial compliance.
• Assist in reviewing and managing all project contract, cost, schedule, risk, and environmental impact changes.
• Coordinate changes to designs and contract documentation, ensuring proper financial tracking.
• Advise on impacts to project costs related to supply chain market conditions and fluctuations in commodities, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure accurate tracking, storage, and retrieval of cost-related documents and records.
• Support document control processes for financial documentation.
• Provide technical support for disputes and conflict resolution proceedings related to cost, schedule, and other project issues.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, state, and local funding requirements, including grants administration and reporting.
• Participate in audits and reviews to confirm adherence to project controls and financial standards.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.7+ years of experience in cost engineering, estimating, or project controls for large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, budget management, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with project management plans, contract administration, and change management processes.
• Proficiency in cost management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both office and field environments.

Note:

The estimated starting salary for this position is $140k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.