Cost Engineer

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts
• Track expenditures against approved budgets and schedules, identifying variances, trends, and potential risks
• Prepare routine cost reports and dashboards for project leadership and NYCDEP review
• Review contractor invoices, payment applications, and change requests for accuracy and compliance
• Support change order evaluations, cost impact analyses, and claim reviews
• Align cost data with project schedules to support progress measurement and forecasting
• Maintain accurate, auditable cost records in accordance with NYCDEP and internal procedures
• Cook up 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
• 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

Pay

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.

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 City, Princeton, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, we combine technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships to deliver innovative solutions and build resilient communities.

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.