H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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Cost Engineer

US-PA-Skippack

Job ID: 2026-2994
Type: Regular Full-Time
Category: Contracting
The H&K Group, Inc.

Overview

the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Cost Engineer to support the projects with cost reporting and purchasing. The ideal candidate is good with people, detail oriented, self-motivated, and flexible.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

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

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

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)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

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

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit, use hands to type and write
Regularly required to answer phone, talk, and hear
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Controlled office environment out of the elements
Noise level is usually moderate

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)

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100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!

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