Cost Engineer - Trenchless (Hybrid Remote, 30% Travel)

Haugland Group; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

401k match

Paid time off

Educational and professional growth

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Haugland Group, a privately owned Long Island, NY-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company, seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to join the Project Management team and oversee submittal processing, material management, and budget analysis. This is a hybrid remote role requiring travel to active project sites (≈30%).

You will track costs, review labor hours, process invoices, and support monthly billings and forecasting while coordinating with vendors and the contract

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, transportation, site development, or related construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and comfortable working with construction management and cost tracking software.
• Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to completing assignments accurately and on schedule.
• Ability to analyze project costs, identify trends and potential issues, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track project scope by line item as it relates to project phases and schedule milestones.
• Identify cost variances, overruns, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities, and communicate findings to the Project Manager.
• Support the project team in the preparation, review, and processing of change orders, backcharges, and cost transfers.
• Review and verify labor hours and production reporting submitted by field supervision.
• Code, review, and approve invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable and Contract Administration.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Contract Administrator to prepare monthly client billings and requisitions.
• Assist with project forecasting, cost reporting, budgeting, and other financial reporting activities.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Construction management software

Cost tracking software

Job description

Haugland Group, a privately owned Long Island, NY-based civil infrastructure and energy construction company, seeks an experienced Cost Engineer to join the Project Management team and oversee submittal processing, material management, and budget analysis. This is a hybrid remote role requiring travel to active project sites (≈30%).

You will track costs, review labor hours, process invoices, and support monthly billings and forecasting while coordinating with vendors and the contract