Change Order Engineer

The expected salary range for this position is $150000 - $180000 depending on experience

***NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION***

***Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Change Order Engineer to join our project site in midtown Manhattan.

About Tutor Perini Corporation

Extraordinary Projects Exceptional Performance

The world relies on infrastructure to ensure public safety maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century Tutor Perini Corporations family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across our great nation.

We construct and rehabilitate highways bridges tunnels mass-transit systems and water management and wastewater treatment short we help our clients make public works work. Our corporate integrity financial strength and outstanding record of performance makes us an at

tractive partner on large sophisticated infrastructure projects.

From coast to coast notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini Civil you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large high-profile projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

The Change Order Engineer is responsible for managing evaluating pricing and negotiating change orders for civil/building construction projects. This role ensures that all scope changes contract modifications and cost impacts are properly documented analyzed and processed in accordance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil and vertical construction strong knowledge of contract administration and the ability to collaborate with project teams clients and subcontractors to protect the companys financial and contractual interests.

Job Description:

Change Management & Cost Control

• Lead the full lifecycle of change orders including identification documentation pricing submission negotiation and execution

• Analyze drawings specifications RFIs field directives and design revisions to determine scope impacts

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for change orders including labor materials equipment subcontractor costs and schedule impacts

• Track and maintain change order logs and ensure accurate cost forecasting and budget alignment

• Evaluate subcontractor change order requests for validity accuracy and contractual compliance

Contract Administration

• Interpret prime contracts subcontracts and project specifications to ensure changes comply with contractual terms

• Prepare and review notices of change claims and supporting documentation in accordance with contract requirements

• Ensure timely submission of change order proposals and supporting backup documentation

• Assist in dispute resolution and claims mitigation related to scope changes

Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers Superintendents Estimators and Field Engineers to capture and validate change events

• Coordinate with clients consultants and design teams to clarify scope changes and secure approvals

• Support procurement and subcontract teams with change order negotiations and cost justifications

• Attend project meetings to identify potential changes and provide commercial input

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain organized records of all change events cost breakdowns and approvals

• Prepare executive summaries and reports on change order status trends and financial impacts

• Support monthly cost reports forecasts and project financial reviews

• Ensure audit-ready documentation for all change-related transactions

Risk Management

• Identify potential cost and schedule risks related to design changes and unforeseen conditions

• Provide recommendations to minimize financial exposure and protect project margins

• Assist in the development of mitigation strategies for disputed changes and claims

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or related field (required)

• 10 years of experience in change order management cost engineering or contract administration for a civil and building general contractor

• Strong experience with heavy civil infrastructure and vertical construction projects (e.g. transportation commercial public works)

• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts (lump sum GMP unit price design-build)

• Proven ability to price and negotiate complex change orders on large-scale projects

• Strong understanding of project controls scheduling impacts and cost analysis

• Proficiency in construction management and cost control software (e.g. Procore Primavera P6 CMiC or similar)

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and cost estimating tools

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications and contracts

• Excellent written and verbal skills