Cost Engineer

Haugland Group, a privately-owned Long Island, New York-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company, has an immediate opportunity for a Cost Engineer to join our team.

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, highly organized individual to join the Project Management team to provide all facets of construction project support, including submittal processing, material management, and budget analysis.

At Haugland, we understand that pushing the boundaries of what has been done is essential to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow. The journey won’t be simple, but what gets us there is. At Haugland Group, Our Word is Our Way. We are leaders in building what’s next because we see the path to get there and we’re setting a new standard of exceptional along the way.

Let’s build together!

Key Functions

• Track the project scope by line items as they relate to the job phases and schedule. Identify cost slippage, overruns, potential overruns, savings opportunities, and report these to the Project Manager.
• Support the project team in the preparation and review of change orders, back charges, and cost transfers.
• Review and verify craft labor time sheets from the Foreman.
• Code and approve invoices with Accounts Payable and Contract Administration.
• Effectively manage relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Responsible for coordinating with Project Manager and Contract Administrator to prepare monthly requisitions for client review.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reporting.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or experience in civil or electrical construction.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify problems; determine accuracy and relevance of information; use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Effective communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic.

Why Haugland?

The compensation range for this role is $60-75k.

At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.

• Excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), short/long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401k with 5% employer match
• Employer funded Dependent Care FSA
• Potential for annual performance-based raise
• Paid Time Off
• Paid company observed holidays
• Educational and professional advancement opportunities
• Frequent company-sponsored events
• Relaxed, friendly office
• Fast-paced, exciting environment

Haugland Group LLC and its operating divisions, affiliates, related entities, and subsidiaries (collectively, “the Company”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered property of the Company and therefore, the Company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Only upon the Company’s written request may preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with the Company must be in place and current.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.