Senior Estimator | Hudson Tunnel Project | New York

Mace; Branchburg Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a senior cost engineer to join our project controls team in the United States. You will review and validate estimates, assess costs, and develop independent cost estimates to support procurement and negotiation across major infrastructure programs.

The role requires advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, ERP systems, and cost management tools, with at least 10 years in cost engineering. You will work with owners, program managers, and contractors to drive cost assurance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred and professional certifications welcomed.
• 10+ years in cost engineering, estimating, or project controls.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate detailed estimates prepared by contractors and project teams.
• Develop independent cost estimates (ICEs) to support procurement and negotiations.
• Evaluate change orders, claims, and cost risks to protect project value.
• Support cost reporting, forecasting, and contingency management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost excellence.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project controls

Scheduling

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Economics, Finance, or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

InEight Estimate

CostOS

EcoSys

Procore

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Reviewing and validating detailed estimates prepared by contractors, consultants, designers, and project teams.
• Assessing quantities, labor productivity, equipment utilization, indirect costs, escalation, contingency, and risk allowances.
• Evaluating estimate methodologies, assumptions, and basis-of-estimate documentation.
• Identifying omissions, duplications, inconsistencies, and estimating risks.
• Performing independent cost analyses and benchmark comparisons.
• Developing Independent cost estimates (ICEs) to support procurement, negotiations, and change management activities.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational estimating standards, policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Providing expert guidance regarding estimate accuracy, completeness, and cost reasonableness.
• Reviewing and evaluating contractor change order proposals and claims.
• Analyzing labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, overhead, profit, escalation, and schedule-related costs.
• Assessing pricing associated with scope changes, differing site conditions, design revisions, delays, disruptions, inefficiencies, and acceleration.
• Developing independent cost positions to support commercial negotiations.
• Supporting contract administration and dispute resolution activities.
• Providing recommendations regarding fair and reasonable pricing.
• Assisting in the development and continuous improvement of change management processes and controls. Construction Phase Cost Support.
• Evaluating contractor means and methods and associated cost impacts.
• Reviewing productivity assumptions and actual construction performance.
• Analyzing cost implications of construction sequencing, phasing, access restrictions, and schedule changes.
• Supporting project teams in resolving commercial and cost-related issues during project delivery.
• Assessing construction trends and emerging cost risks.
• Supporting contingency management, forecasting, and cost reporting activities.
• Providing independent cost advice throughout construction execution.
• Supporting project risk assessments and cost risk analyses.
• Evaluating estimate confidence levels and uncertainty.
• Analyzing labor markets, material pricing trends, procurement risks, and market conditions.
• Providing input into contingency development and management reserve assessments.
• Supporting program forecasting and trend analyses.
• Assisting in the development of cost management strategies and recommendations.
• Collaborating closely with Project Controls, Construction Management, Commercial Management, Engineering, Risk Management, Procurement, Quality, and Program Management teams.
• Presenting estimate review findings and recommendations to project and executive leadership.
• Facilitating estimate review workshops, risk workshops, and commercial reviews.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certifications preferred, such as: CCP (Certified Cost Professional), CEP (Certified Estimating Professional), PSP (Planning and Scheduling Professional), DRMP (Decision and Risk Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PMP (Project Management Professional), PE (Professional Engineer), MRICS/FRICS, CPC (Certified Professional Constructor)
• Minimum 10 years' experience in cost engineering, estimating, project controls, commercial management, or construction management.
• Significant experience on major infrastructure and construction projects, preferably exceeding $500 million in value.
• Strong construction-phase experience.
• Experience in estimate reviews, validation, and independent cost estimating.
• Proven ability to evaluate and negotiate contractor change orders and commercial settlements.
• Experience working with owners, programme managers, construction managers, or major infrastructure contractors.
• Expertise in one or more infrastructure sectors: Rail and transit, Transportation, Heavy civil, Tunnels and underground works, Bridges and highways, Utilities and linear infrastructure, Airports, Marine and ports, Large-scale public infrastructure programmes.
• Advanced proficiency in cost estimating, project controls, scheduling, reporting, and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of tools such as Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Cloud, InEight Estimate, CostOS, EcoSys, Procore, Oracle, SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Candidates actively pursuing relevant professional certifications will also be considered.

Please Note: The estimated salary for this position is of $180,000 - $220,000 USD. 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.

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