Cost Engineer/Purchaser

Overview

The Structures Division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Cost Engineer/Purchaser 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.

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100% Company-Paid Health Benefits!