Cost Engineer

Job Title: Field Cost Engineer

Job Description

As a Field Cost Engineer, you will report to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Engineer on a prominent transportation project in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Your role involves performing routine and non-routine cost/estimating assignments that require the application of resource monitoring and control principles, techniques, and technical knowledge of construction projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of project reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform budget analysis and cost estimating for construction projects.

• Coordinate with the operations team on design-bid-build projects to support the development of cost and schedule proposals.

• Finalize cost proposals for submission to the client.

• Assist with change order management.

• Review and develop scope of work packages for change order pricing.

• Solicit subcontractor and vendor quotations and prepare change order document packages.

• Evaluate and analyze subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy civil construction or similar construction cost/estimating experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

• Working knowledge of resource monitoring and control techniques, such as cost accounting and budget analysis.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to safety and quality, with knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fixed price, design-build, or self-perform estimating is a plus.

• Experience with government projects is a plus.

• Familiarity with sitework, concrete, utilities, systems, or rail is advantageous.

• Strong work ethic and motivation to deliver high-quality work.

• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Candidates local to Los Angeles, California preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in an onsite office with a team-oriented culture. The team size is approximately five members. The dress code is business casual, and the work hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rancho Cascades, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Medical Dental Vision Prescription Drug Health Savings Account Health Care Flexible Spending Account Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Group Hospital Indemnity Plan Group Accident Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Legal Plan LifeLock Identity Theft Program Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rancho Cascades,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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