Change Order Engineer - NYC DEP Projects

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Change Order Engineer NYCDEP Projects
Location: New York, NY (In-Person)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive (based on experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Change Order Engineer with deep expertise in the NYCDEP Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction (BEDC) change order process. In this role, you will lead cost evaluation, technical analysis, and negotiations for complex infrastructure projects across New York City.

You will serve as a critical link between engineering design and project financialsensuring all change orders are accurate, justified, and fully compliant with NYCDEP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation & Analysis:
  Prepare detailed independent cost estimates, including quantity take-offs, vendor pricing validation, and benchmarking against historical data
• Change Order Management:
  Oversee the full lifecycle of change ordersfrom initial review through negotiation, approval, and audit closeout
• Negotiation Leadership:
  Lead cost negotiations with contractors to achieve fair and defensible agreements
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Develop Authorized Cost Breakdown Summaries, Negotiation Memoranda, and formal responses to Office of Engineering Audits (OEA)
• Contract Review:
  Evaluate contractor proposals, Time & Material (T&M) records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and contract compliance
• Claims & Impact Analysis:
  Support the quantification of financial impacts related to delays, inefficiencies, and scope changes
• Forecasting & Budget Support:
  Develop probable cost estimates for anticipated change orders to support project budgeting and planning

Required Qualifications

• NYCDEP Experience:
  Minimum 5 years of direct experience with NYCDEP BEDC capital project change order processes
• Education:
  Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Business Analytics, or related field
• Technical Skills:
  Advanced proficiency in Sage (Timberline), Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Discipline Expertise:
  Strong estimating background across general construction, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls (I&C)
• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare audit-ready and contractual documentation
• Technical Literacy:
  Ability to interpret complex civil, MEP, and water/wastewater treatment system designs

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a key role in delivering and maintaining NYCs critical water and wastewater infrastructure
• High-Profile Projects: Contribute to major public works initiatives across the city
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts in engineering, construction, and project controls
• Career Growth: Expand your expertise in cost engineering, negotiation, and public-sector infrastructure delivery

About Us

We are committed to excellence in infrastructure delivery, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance. Our team values precision, accountability, and collaboration in every phase of project execution.

Apply today to bring your expertise in change order management to some of New York Citys most critical infrastructure projects.