Senior Cost Engineer – Landmark Hudson Tunnel Project

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide, a leading global consultancy, seeks a Senior Cost Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project in the New York area. This senior role focuses on cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to keep the project on budget and aligned with funding expectations.

You will collaborate across project management, engineering, procurement, and stakeholders to analyze costs, manage risks, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review independent cost estimates for procurements and project needs.
• Analyze contractor price proposals, change order estimates, and claims.
• Validate and recommend approval, amendment, or rejection of contractor cost submissions.
• 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.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budget management

Financial reporting

Project controls

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

NPAworldwide, a leading global consultancy, seeks a Senior Cost Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project in the New York area. This senior role focuses on cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to keep the project on budget and aligned with funding expectations.

You will collaborate across project management, engineering, procurement, and stakeholders to analyze costs, manage risks, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements.