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**TYLin** is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Our Construction Management team is seeking a Senior Project Controls Specialist (Sr. Cost Estimator) to work as an independent estimator and change order manager for the construction group. The candidate will support projects with clients such as MTA C&D - NYCT, MNR, LIRR, NJ Transit, PATH, NYCDDC, NYCDOT, etc. This position will be based out of our New York, NY office but will spend time in several field offices as needed.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties:

+ Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.

+ Develop scope of work and estimates for change orders and manage the change order process.

+ Accurately track change orders until payment is made.

+ Present meetings and negotiate costs with Contractors.

+ Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).

+ Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.

+ Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all project stages.

+ Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.

+ Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate Lead Manager.

+ Perform all aspects of estimating, cost analysis and verification of contractor costs.

+ Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.

+ Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve and sign off final cost estimates.

+ Implement and manage Change order procedures and confidentiality of all cost estimates.

Qualifications:

+ A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 7+ years’ experience in construction and preparation of estimates.

+ Certification for Estimating/ Cost Professional is a plus.

+ Must have Experience working in the Infrastructure (Rail/Transit Construction).

+ Computer-based estimating software experience a plus

+ Good knowledge of all methods of construction procurement.

+ Good knowledge and experience gained within several industry sectors.

+ Team player - Demonstrate solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.

+ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, word etc.).

+ Good organization skills, ability to multi-tasking, and be a team player.

+ Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

+ Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

+ High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

+ Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $132,000 - $151,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

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**TYLin** offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

**TYLin** is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.