Cost Engineer
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Techno is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers, New York. This role supports a complex capital program with significant coordination across engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders. This position is well suited for professionals who have successfully supported NYCDEP capital projects and are comfortable navigating public-sector processes, controls, and reporting requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Techno is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers, New York. This role supports a complex capital program with significant coordination across engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders. This position is well suited for professionals who have successfully supported NYCDEP capital projects and are comfortable navigating public-sector processes, controls, and reporting requirements. The selected individual will be responsible for ensuring cost objectives are met while maintaining alignment with strict regulatory standards and project expectations. They will act as a key financial steward throughout the project lifecycle, from initial budgeting through final closeout. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to maintain financial integrity and deliver transparent, auditable project performance data.
- Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts to provide forward-looking financial insights.
- Track expenditures against approved budgets and schedules, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks to enable proactive mitigation.
- Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards for project leadership and NYCDEP review, ensuring clarity and data accuracy.
- Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and change requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms.
- Support change order evaluations, cost impact analyses, and claim reviews to assess financial implications and inform decision-making.
- Align cost data with project schedules to support progress measurement, forecast updates, and integrated project control.
- Assist with cost risk identification and mitigation strategies to protect project financial outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, auditable cost records in accordance with NYCDEP and internal procedures.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, schedulers, engineers, and field staff to ensure cost data reflects current conditions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Techno is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers, New York. This role supports a complex capital program with significant coordination across engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders. This position is well suited for professionals who have successfully supported NYCDEP capital projects and are comfortable navigating public-sector processes, controls, and reporting requirements.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Techno is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to support a major water supply and reservoir infrastructure initiative at the Hillview Reservoir in Yonkers, New York. This role supports a complex capital program with significant coordination across engineering, construction, and municipal stakeholders. This position is well suited for professionals who have successfully supported NYCDEP capital projects and are comfortable navigating public-sector processes, controls, and reporting requirements. The selected individual will be responsible for ensuring cost objectives are met while maintaining alignment with strict regulatory standards and project expectations. They will act as a key financial steward throughout the project lifecycle, from initial budgeting through final closeout. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential to maintain financial integrity and deliver transparent, auditable project performance data.
- Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts to provide forward-looking financial insights.
- Track expenditures against approved budgets and schedules, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks to enable proactive mitigation.
- Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards for project leadership and NYCDEP review, ensuring clarity and data accuracy.
- Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and change requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract terms.
- Support change order evaluations, cost impact analyses, and claim reviews to assess financial implications and inform decision-making.
- Align cost data with project schedules to support progress measurement, forecast updates, and integrated project control.
- Assist with cost risk identification and mitigation strategies to protect project financial outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, auditable cost records in accordance with NYCDEP and internal procedures.
- Coordinate closely with project managers, schedulers, engineers, and field staff to ensure cost data reflects current conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of cost engineering or project controls experience on NYCDEP capital projects (required).
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale water, wastewater, or reservoir infrastructure programs.
- Strong understanding of construction cost estimating, cost control methodologies, and public-sector reporting.
- Proficiency with cost management tools (e.g., EcoSys, Primavera Cost, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
- Familiarity with NYCDEP procurement, payment, and change management processes.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary project team.
COMPENSATION
The anticipated compensation range for this position is between $40-$60/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.
WHY CHOOSE US?
- Competitive salary
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health, dental, life and vision insurance
- Flexible paid time off
- FSA/Transit benefits
- Bonus incentives
- Professional growth
- Potential profit-sharing opportunities
ABOUT TECHNO
Around for 25 years, Techno Consult Engineering, PC (Techno) is a rapidly growing engineering and construction management firm shaping the future of infrastructure across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We deliver impactful water/wastewater, transportation, and public works projects for clients including NYCDDC, NYCDEP, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ. With offices in New York