Order Engineer

Position: Change Order Engineer
Location: New York

The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 depending on experience
*** NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
****** Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
*** Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Change Order Engineer to join our project site in midtown Manhattan.

About Tutor Perini Corporation Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, we help our clients make “public works” work. Our corporate integrity, financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent The Change Order Engineer is responsible for managing, evaluating, pricing, and negotiating change orders for civil/building construction projects. This role ensures that all scope changes, contract modifications, and cost impacts are properly documented, analyzed, and processed in accordance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil and vertical construction, strong knowledge of contract administration, and the ability to collaborate with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to protect the company’s financial and contractual interests.

Job Description:

Change Management & Cost Control Lead the full lifecycle of change orders including identification, documentation, pricing, submission, negotiation, and execution

Analyze drawings, specifications, RFIs, field directives, and design revisions to determine scope impacts

Prepare detailed cost estimates for change orders including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and schedule impacts

Track and maintain change order logs and ensure accurate cost forecasting and budget alignment

Evaluate subcontractor change order requests for validity, accuracy, and contractual compliance

Contract Administration Interpret prime contracts, subcontracts, and project specifications to ensure changes comply with contractual terms

Prepare and review notices of change, claims, and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements

Ensure timely submission of change order proposals and supporting backup documentation

Assist in dispute resolution and claims mitigation related to scope changes

Coordination & Collaboration Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Field Engineers to capture and validate change events

Coordinate with clients, consultants, and design teams to clarify scope changes and secure approvals

Support procurement and subcontract teams with change order negotiations and cost justifications

Attend project meetings to identify potential changes and provide commercial input

Documentation & Reporting Maintain organized records of all change events, cost breakdowns, and…