Senior Cost Engineer
Description For Senior Cost Engineer
The Tsui Group is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Cost Engineer to join their aviation team in Los Angeles County. The role involves developing and maintaining cost data for new construction and renovation work for Terminal Development & Improvement Program projects. These projects may include Airline Terminal Improvement, Airport Service Improvement, Terminal Development, and Asset Renewal.
The ideal candidate will have proven cost engineering experience with complex, multi-phase, multi-million-dollar construction and/or renovation projects. Key responsibilities include preparing detailed computer-generated cost reports, providing analysis and review of cost/budget expenditure, maintaining cost control reports, and liaising with Data Processing for support.
Essential duties include managing project costs, monitoring project budgets for multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Programs at airports, reviewing sub-contractor invoices, preparing job costing reports, performing cost-to-complete analysis, attending project meetings, developing creative reporting tools, and working with various software systems like Prolog.
The position requires 10+ years of cost engineering experience, preferably in aviation projects, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, and certifications such as CCE, CCP, PMP, or PE. Proficiency in large-scale cost reporting systems (preferably Prolog) and Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
Benefits include a competitive salary range of $144,000-$149,000, comprehensive health coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a 401k with employer contribution after one year of service.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on significant aviation projects and contribute to the development of major airport infrastructure.
Responsibilities For Senior Cost Engineer
- Manage project costs for multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Programs
- Develop and maintain cost data for construction and renovation projects
- Prepare detailed computer-generated cost reports, charts, and diagrams
- Analyze and review cost/budget expenditure
- Maintain cost control reports
- Review and analyze sub-contractor invoices
- Perform cost-to-complete analysis
- Attend project meetings to provide financial information
- Develop creative reporting tools for complex project sequencing
- Review task orders for contractors and sub-consultants
- Analyze bid award values and change orders against budgets
- Update contract commitments and reconcile actual expenditures in Prolog
- Coordinate with airport Governance Body for budget changes
- Perform project closeout to ensure complete data for reporting
Requirements For Senior Cost Engineer
- 10+ years of cost engineering experience in construction projects, preferably aviation
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Cost engineer certification (CCE, CCP)
- PMP, PE, or other relevant Professional Licensure or Certification
- Proficiency with large-scale cost reporting systems (Prolog preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
- Reliable transportation to/from airport worksite
Benefits For Senior Cost Engineer
- Salary Range: $144,000-$149,000
- Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
- 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
- 10 days of Holiday pay (9 Holidays, 1 Personal Day)
- 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
- Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
- Laptop for work purposes
