Senior Cost Engineer — Hudson Tunnel Project

NPAworldwide; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Cost Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project, based in New Jersey, responsible for cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to keep the program on budget and on track.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to analyze estimates, manage changes, and report financial performance across daily, monthly, and quarterly cycles on a landmark transportation infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years in cost engineering, estimating, or project controls.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Familiar with project management plans, contract administration, and change management.

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.
• 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

Cost control

Analytics

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

Senior Cost Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project, based in New Jersey, responsible for cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to keep the program on budget and on track.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to analyze estimates, manage changes, and report financial performance across daily, monthly, and quarterly cycles on a landmark transportation infrastructure program.