Cost Engineer

H&K Group • Skippack Township, PA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a Cost Engineer to provide support for projects through cost reporting and purchasing. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and flexibility. The H&K Group, Inc. offers comprehensive heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions, emphasizing safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Established as a family business over fifty years ago, it has evolved into a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies. The company is committed to investing in its employees by providing essential training, instruction, and supervisory support for professional development and growth, recognizing that employee talent, dedication, and performance are key to its strength and success. H&K is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Pre-employment drug testing and physical are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of relevant experience and/or training
• Working knowledge of Explorer software and HCSS products (Heavyjob, E360)
• Experience with cost reporting and purchasing for heavy civil construction
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Reviews timesheets, material receipts, and subcontractor invoices for completeness
• Computes and reviews total job cost applied to the site work jobs on a daily basis by entering all material receipts into the system
• Calculates profit/loss at both a cost level and per unit
• Locates errors in Purchase Order system while verifying material/subcontractor invoices along with Accounts Payable
• Creating Purchases Orders for materials ordered from field personnel
• Receipting of all packing slips for assigned divisions
• Indexing of all packing slips
• Track purchases, costs, prices, and inventory utilizing various software
• Open communication between Foreman/Superintendent and Project Managers/Estimators to discuss costs and make any changes if necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees