- Senior
- Office in Los Angeles
Program Management | Construction Management
KKCS, a wholly owned subsidiary of a private equity–backed firm, provides comprehensive construction and program management services to clients across multiple sectors. KKCS has attracted a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients’ projects.
KKCS experience includes work on rail, transit, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management and project controls services.
The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing beneficial service at a reasonable cost. At KKCS, we value each employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement and the success of the firm.
COST ENGINEER III – LAWA
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary Range: $151,840 – $156,000 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
KKCS is seeking a Cost Engineer III to join our team supporting Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) under the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP). This individual will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting cost data for multi-billion-dollar capital improvement projects at LAX, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and effective communication with both technical and management-level stakeholders.
The role requires proven experience in cost engineering for large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, preferably within aviation. This is a full-time, onsite position based at LAX with standard hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. After-hours or weekend work may occasionally be required and is included in the salaried compensation
Key Job Duties
• Monitor project budgets for LAWA’s multi-billion-dollar Capital Improvement Program.
• Review and analyze contractor and subcontractor invoices to ensure accurate expenditures against schedule of values.
• Prepare cost reports, charts, and reconciliations for management review.
• Perform cost-to-complete analyses considering staffing, commitments, expenditures, and change orders.
• Attend project meetings to present financial updates and trend logs.
• Develop creative reporting tools to communicate complex project sequencing and progress assessments.
• Review and track task orders, bid awards, change orders, and allowances against budgets and forecasts.
• Utilize cost reporting systems (e.g., Prolog, PMWeb) to manage commitments, expenditures, transfers, and trend monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with LAWA governance and reconciliation processes for budget changes.
• Support project closeout to ensure complete and accurate cost data.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of cost engineering experience directly related to construction projects.
• Required certification: CCE, CCP, or equivalent cost engineering certification.
• Experience managing cost reporting for large, complex programs.
• Familiarity with PMWeb and other project controls databases.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam proficiency required.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze technical construction programs and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven track record of accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Aviation project experience.
• Proficiency with large-scale cost reporting systems (Prolog highly desirable).
KKCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
