Cost Engineer

Holder Construction; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Shift differential pay for selectroles

Job summary

Holder Construction Group in Bristow, VA is seeking an Engineer to join our Project Controls team. This full-time, in-person role supports subcontractor management, billing accuracy, and change analysis to drive project success.

You will collect, analyze, and respond to potential changes from subcontractors, communicate clearly to ensure timely responses, and verify MEP manifest billing. The role requires collaboration, attention to detail, and adherence to owner requirements on a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a quantitative-related field.
• Strong communication, time management, and computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and respond to potential changes received from subcontractors.
• Analyze data to provide tactful methods of issue resolution.
• Communicate with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Understand and comply with owner requirements for receipt and submission of information.
• Review, update, and ensure accuracy of MEP manifest billing.
• Gain exposure to subcontractor cashflows and owner billing processes.
• Be mindful of company and project risk when addressing issues.
• Approach internal and external conflict with logic and maintain a calm, professional attitude.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Engineer to join our Project Controls team in our regional office in Bristow, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and respond to potential changes received from subcontractors.
• Analyze data to provide tactful methods of issue resolution.
• Communicate with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Understand and comply with owner requirements for receipt and submission of information.
• Review, update, and ensure accuracy of MEP manifest billing.
• Gain exposure to subcontractor cashflows and owner billing processes.
• Be mindful of company and project risk when addressing issues.
• Approach internal and external conflict with logic and maintain a calm, professional attitude.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a quantitative-related field.
• Outstanding communication, time management, and computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.