Airport Cost Engineer – Job Description
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced
Airport Cost Engineer to manage cost estimation, budgeting, and project controls for airport infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed cost estimates and budgets for airport projects (terminals, runways, taxiways, facilities)
- Monitor project costs against budgets and identify variances
- Prepare cost reports and forecasts for stakeholders
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams
- Support tender processes and vendor negotiations
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety
- Maintain cost databases for benchmarking
Required Qualifications
- Licensed Civil Engineer (PE/CE or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years cost engineering or project controls experience
- Minimum 3 years direct airport infrastructure project experience
- Proficiency in cost estimation software (Primavera, SAP, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of aviation project standards and specifications
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- AACE certifications
- Terminal expansion or runway construction experience
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification
