Construction Cost Engineer III

Job Summary

Provides project support services in the construction of Sewer District projects and facilities, including capital improvements such as wastewater treatment and collection system facilities. Compiles financial cost information for large project contracts. Analyzes and evaluates costs for work including pay applications, work orders, deduction orders and change orders. Performs field observations to collect data, observe field conditions, construction and operational activities.

Provides support to construction management on multiple projects simultaneously to maintain the flow of change‑management documents through workflows. Performs other duties as may be required.

• Collaborates with Engineering and Construction (E&C) Team to execute construction change‑management functions on capital projects.
• Assists in coordinating projects with utilities, municipalities and agencies.
• Evaluates contractor cost proposals for change/work orders, prepares independent cost estimates for comparison, and assists with negotiation of scope and cost.
• Develops and initiates work‑order pre‑authorizations, work orders, request for proposals and change‑management workflows.
• Investigates construction claims and assists in cost negotiations with contractors.
• Delivers training to consultants and contractors to ensure change‑management standards and procedures are followed.
• Maintains change‑management log and collaborates with management on lessons learned and improvement of contract documents.
• Participates in construction meetings and leads change‑management discussions in monthly progress meetings.
• Receives, reviews and assists in approval of contractors’ schedules of value and construction progress schedules; assesses contractor construction plans.
• Measures work in place, equipment and material to compute progress payments; reviews requests for payment and recommends approval.
• Drafts simple plan adjustments, prepares field sketches, performs calculations and field surveying to monitor progress, and performs field tests using gauges, meters and instruments.
• Monitors and reports on work performed by contractors; writes daily reports, memos and correspondence.
• Completes project close‑out activities in collaboration with contractors, E&C managers, TSG engineers and the contract compliance group to develop final change orders and resolution requests.

• Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology or a closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted per the Education Equivalencies Policy.

• Candidate must possess nine (9) years of experience in construction administration, project controls or cost estimating, including analysis of cost data on capital projects.

• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Ability to interpret and analyze cost data and proposals.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organization skills and decision‑making abilities.
• Proven application of engineering theory and practices in new construction support; analytical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to analyze, communicate, comprehend, coordinate, make decisions, interpret and negotiate. Physical work includes balancing, climbing, driving, sitting, standing, talking, typing and walking; repetitive fine‑manipulation movements. Requires visual acuity and adaptation to extreme temperatures, vibrations, wet/humid conditions, large machinery, work at heights and confined spaces.

$72,700 – $90,875 USD, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive employee benefits program including health insurance, retirement planning options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, free parking, corporate discounts, and health & wellness initiatives.