Cost Engineer

AECOM • New York, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Cost Engineer for immediate employment at our New York office. The Cost Engineer reports to the Change Order/ Estimating Manager and responsibilities include assisting and providing the documentation as below: Assist in scoping Field Condition Change Orders. Produce Engineer’s Estimates for Field Condition Change Orders. Assemble Contract Change Request packages for scope approval. Issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) via client EPMIS system. Produce independent estimates for non-field condition Change Orders to check validity of Engineer-of-Record produced Engineer’s Estimates. Reviews contractor’s estimates. Participate in negotiation of Change Orders. Package negotiation documents. Respond to auditor questions/comments. Update change order logs as process steps take place. Attend monthly internal change order update meetings and monthly change order update meetings with Contractor(s). Develops wage rate build-ups. Reads and interprets drawings and specifications. Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and field procurement of bulk materials. Other assignments as determined & directed by the Change Order Manager / Estimating Manager.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering or related field + none or demonstrated equivalency of experience and /or education.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in engineering or the field of construction management.
• Experienced in engineering contract document review & processing change orders.
• NYCDEP 4-hr Scaffolding Training.
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
• NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).
• OSHA 10.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scoping Field Condition Change Orders.
• Produce Engineer’s Estimates for Field Condition Change Orders.
• Assemble Contract Change Request packages for scope approval.
• Issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) via client EPMIS system.
• Produce independent estimates for non-field condition Change Orders to check validity of Engineer-of-Record produced Engineer’s Estimates.
• Reviews contractor’s estimates.
• Participate in negotiation of Change Orders.
• Package negotiation documents.
• Respond to auditor questions/comments.
• Update change order logs as process steps take place.
• Attend monthly internal change order update meetings and monthly change order update meetings with Contractor(s).
• Develops wage rate build-ups.
• Reads and interprets drawings and specifications.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and field procurement of bulk materials.
• Other assignments as determined & directed by the Change Order Manager / Estimating Manager.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees