Senior Cost Engineer

Senior Cost Engineer at ASLPM – Los Angeles, CA

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Industry: Aviation and Construction

Area of Specialty:
Cost Engineering / Airport / Construction

The Senior Cost Engineer is the owner's expert, responsible for developing and maintaining the financial integrity and cost data for the multi‑billion‑dollar Capital Improvement Program
. This role requires proven leadership in managing and reporting the financial performance of complex, multi‑phase construction and enabling projects.

• Cost Control & Forecasting:
  Act as the lead for all cost analysis. Perform cost‑to‑complete analysis, cash flow projections, and manage budget/contingency reconciliations for complex contracts.
• System Administration:
  Act as a key user for the cost reporting system (Prolog/PM Web) to ensure commitments, expenditures, and WBS allocation are accurate and reconciled within the LAWA system of record.
• Reporting & Advisory:
  Prepare detailed reports, charts, and diagrams. Develop creative tools to communicate financial progress and promptly report anticipated cost trends/overages to both technical staff and executive management, advising on corrective actions.
• Contract Review:
  Review and analyze sub‑contractor invoices and task orders to ensure alignment with contracts and proper allocation against the Schedule of Values.

• 10+ years of cost engineering experience on large‑scale construction projects; experience managing a team of cost engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• CCE (Certified Cost Engineer) or CCP (Certified Cost Professional) is REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated proficiency with a large‑scale cost reporting system; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Design‑Build, DBFOM, and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR/Progressive GMPs). Proficiency with Prolog and Bluebeam.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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