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Cost Engineer

$140k - $165k

Group PMX

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and leveraging your technical expertise to drive results? Do you value working in a supportive and inclusive environment where your professional growth is a top priority? At Group PMX, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills through comprehensive training, education, and in-house mentorship. We also encourage active participation in industry trade, business, and professional associations to keep you at the forefront of your field.


Job Title: Cost Engineer - Civil (Transit Projects)

Location: New York City, NY (On-site, 5 days per week)
Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 annually

Overview:

Seeking a Cost Engineer to support cost control, forecasting, and financial tracking for large-scale civil and transit infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Track project costs, budgets, and forecasts
  • Manage labor, material, and workforce account tracking
  • Monitor and evaluate change orders and cost impacts
  • Track manpower usage and productivity
  • Prepare cost reports and support forecasting/earned value analysis
  • Partner with project teams to manage cost performance
  • Support business development (BD) and proposal efforts
  • Identify cost risks, variances, and optimization opportunities
Qualifications
  • 5+ years in cost engineering/project controls (civil construction)
  • Experience on large-scale infrastructure projects; transit preferred
  • Experience tracking change orders, labor, and manpower
  • Exposure to alternative delivery / BD projects (design-build, CMAR, P3) preferred
  • Proficiency in tools like Excel, Primavera, EcoSys, or similar
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

One Team. Shared Success.SM At Group PMX, we are more than just a project, program, and construction management company; we are a community of passionate professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and creating collaborative environments that promote better project performance outcomes for our clients and partners. Our core purpose is to build, align, and coordinate high-performance teams around a "project-first thinking culture." We foster a "one team" environment where every team member, from entry-level to senior management, plays a crucial role in our success.


With a portfolio of over 1,000 projects for public, private, and nonprofit owners in buildings, infrastructure, and energy markets, we have a proven track record. Our services are tailored to meet our clients where they are, providing the talent, tools, and technology they need to keep moving forward. Whether managing the execution of projects, offering a suite of support services, or advising during critical project phases, we continuously strive for excellence. Our efforts have been widely recognized, and in 2025, ENR New York named us on its list of Top Contractors for the sixth consecutive year.

Group PMX is a certified MBE, DBE, SBE, and LBE firm.


Group PMX is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
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