Senior Cost Engineer — Major Rail Infrastructure Project

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) in Newark. The role focuses on financial management, cost estimating, and budget control to keep the project on budget and within financial targets.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, providing rigorous cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and change management to support delivery of a landmark infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cost engineering, estimating, or project controls.
• Experience with large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency with cost management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cost estimating

Budget management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) in Newark. The role focuses on financial management, cost estimating, and budget control to keep the project on budget and within financial targets.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, providing rigorous cost analysis, forecasting, reporting, and change management to support delivery of a landmark infrastructure project.