Civil Engineer

Trillium Construction is now seeking a Change Order Engineer - Civil/Building Projects in Midtown Manhattan, NY!


Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 DOE. Eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.


About the Company
We are a leading civil and building construction firm delivering extraordinary infrastructure projects nationwide. For over a century, we have supported the development and maintenance of highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water/wastewater facilities.


We offer the opportunity to work on large, high-profile projects that impact communities.


The Change Order Engineer is responsible for managing, evaluating, pricing, and negotiating change orders for civil and 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.


Key Responsibilities
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, 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 compliance.
-Prepare and review notices of change, claims, and supporting documentation.
-Ensure timely submission of change order proposals and 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 approvals.
-Prepare executive summaries and reports on change order status, trends, and financial impacts.
-Support monthly cost reports, forecasts, and project financial reviews.
-Ensure audit-ready documentation for all change-related transactions.


Risk Management
-Identify potential cost and schedule risks related to design changes and unforeseen conditions.
-Provide recommendations to minimize financial exposure and protect project margins.
-Assist in the development of mitigation strategies for disputed changes and claims.


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Required Skills & Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
-10+ years of experience in change order management, cost engineering, or contract administration for civil/building projects.
-Strong experience with heavy civil, infrastructure, and vertical construction projects (e.g., transportation, commercial, public works).
-In-depth knowledge of construction contracts (lump sum, GMP, unit price, design-build).
-Proven ability to price and negotiate complex change orders on large-scale projects.
-Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling impacts, and cost analysis.
-Proficiency in construction management and cost control software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, CMiC, or similar).
-Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and cost estimating tools.
-Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.