C2C Hiring: SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER || New York City, NY (Hybrid)

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract – C2C
Rate: $60/Hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Systems Engineer will support the MTA Construction & Development Bridges & Tunnels Business Unit by providing construction estimating, digital systems development, data management, and project scheduling services for public infrastructure projects. The role combines construction cost estimating expertise with advanced Microsoft Power Platform development, database management, workflow automation, AI prompt engineering, and project controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, review, and assess construction cost estimates in accordance with Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Class 1–5 estimating standards and standardized Bridges & Tunnels Business Unit methodologies.
Utilize construction estimating software and tools, including Bluebeam and RSMeans Online, to improve estimating accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Prepare change order estimates and conduct bid analyses by comparing estimated costs with actual post-bid outcomes.
Provide estimating support for value engineering, constructability reviews, and indirect rate analysis.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI dashboards.
Integrate data from enterprise systems, including IMPACT, PeopleSoft, and Primavera P6, to support project management, estimating, scheduling, reporting, and data visualization.
Apply AI prompt engineering techniques to automate estimating and scheduling workflows, improve productivity, and enhance data analysis.
Design, manage, and optimize SQL databases to support efficient storage, retrieval, and management of construction estimating and project data.
Develop, customize, and maintain SharePoint sites to improve collaboration, document management, and information sharing.
Create advanced Microsoft Excel models using pivot tables, macros, and VBA scripting to automate processes and improve estimating and reporting efficiency.
Integrate multiple digital tools and platforms to streamline project estimating, reporting, and communication across systems.
Support the migration of Bridges & Tunnels estimating data to new HCSS database structures and estimating libraries developed by MTA C&D.
Apply Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling methodologies to connect data structures across Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Planner, and internal Bridges & Tunnels platforms.
Review construction estimates for compliance with contractual scope, specifications, and project documentation.
Prepare and review estimates for personal services contracts and support cost analysis, estimating documentation, and project controls.
Coordinate with project stakeholders and demonstrate effective leadership, communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
Perform additional duties related to construction estimating, digital systems, database management, and project delivery as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in construction estimating and estimate preparation.
Minimum 7 years of experience using construction estimating software, including Bluebeam and RSMeans Online or equivalent tools.
Minimum 5 years of experience applying AACE Class 1–5 estimating standards.
Minimum 5 years of experience estimating personal services contracts.
Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing estimates for compliance with contractual scope and contract documents.
Minimum 4 years of experience developing advanced digital systems for project and program management using Microsoft Power Platform and Power BI.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Power BI dashboards.
Experience integrating Power Platform applications with enterprise systems, including IMPACT, PeopleSoft, and Primavera P6.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and VBA scripting.
Demonstrated knowledge of AI prompt engineering and implementation of AI-driven productivity solutions.
Experience with SQL databases, SharePoint, and estimating data structure libraries.
Demonstrated experience migrating and transferring estimating data between existing Bridges & Tunnels systems and new database structures.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Microsoft Planner, and CPM scheduling methodology.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Oracle Primavera Unifier.
Strong leadership, coordination, communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals certification or equivalent preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Relevant certifications: To be provided by the candidate.
LinkedIn profile: Required.
Work authorization: Any visa status except H-1B.
Work arrangement: Hybrid, New York City, NY.