Field Cost Engineer

Expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future. The company is seeking to hire a Field Cost Engineer to join our office in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities and Duties Review owner‑ordered extra work documents for accuracy and completeness, and develop questions as they relate to assigned scope of work. Develop scope‑of‑work packages to define project work requirements through narratives, checklists, and quantity take‑off for change order pricing. Solicit subcontractor/vendor quotations, prepare and distribute change order document packages, and respond to inquiries. Evaluate and analyze subcontractor/vendor proposals to ensure accuracy in scope (quantities, schedule, inclusions, exclusions, etc.). Prepare subcontractor/vendor price analysis sheets. Coordinate with the operations team on this design‑bid‑build project to support development of cost and schedule proposals (CSP). Finalize cost proposals for submission to the client. Assist with change order negotiations and finalize agreed‑upon terms, conditions, and price. Assist with purchasing and definition of subcontractor/vendor agreements scope of work. Perform tasks required to develop and maintain project budgets, including coding timesheets, invoices, collecting actual data, and monitoring progress per cost account. Work effectively in a team environment with multiple changes occurring simultaneously. Understand construction documents and develop scopes of work. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral. Possess working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel and Word). Have working knowledge of take‑off software or similar tools (a plus). Have working knowledge of estimating software. Manage assigned contract specification sections and coordinate subcontractor construction activities and schedule completion. Review, submit, and administer submittals, RFIs, and CWPs. Requirements Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. 3–5 years of heavy civil construction experience or equivalent construction cost/estimating experience. Working knowledge of resource monitoring and control techniques, such as cost accounting and budget analysis. Understanding of process systems, structures, and construction technology required. Commitment to safety and quality, including knowledge of current federal and OSHA requirements. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Good attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies. Strong work ethic and motivation to deliver high‑quality results. Experience in fixed‑price, design‑build, and/or self‑perform estimating (a plus). Experience with government projects (a plus). Experience with sitework, concrete, utilities, systems, or rail (a plus). Preference for candidates local to Los Angeles, California. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr