Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Columbia, SC

General Description  

The Construction Engineer is an entry level engineering position in the heavy highway/civil and site development fields of construction.  The Construction Engineer will report to the Project Engineer or Manager. The ideal candidate would be graduating in Spring or Summer 2024 and begin work shortly thereafter.  Will consider bringing candidate in as an Intern beforehand.

Key Duties

Will include, but not be limited to:

• Produce labor and equipment cost reports to monitor production costs, drive billing, budgets and costs to complete.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly quantities to monitor production, drive management reports and reconcile owner quantities.
• Assists Field Engineer, Project Engineer and/or Project Manager in updating project schedule.
• Initiates purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals and material deliveries.
• Prepare the forecasted final cost reports; Bi-monthly accumulation of costs and quantities for comparison of an as-bid to as-built.  Report in format for corporate presentation.
• Submittals – Developing and tracking.
• Drafting – Field sketches, interpreting contract drawings for use in the field.
• Daily Logs – gather and compile daily diaries to include photo log.
• Maintain Tracking Logs – Change Orders, RFI’s and Claims.
• Note keeper during construction meetings.
• Assist in the Preparation of monthly cost and revenue projections, for materials, equipment and labor.
• Prepare and reconcile owner pay requisitions.
• Prepare vendor and subcontractors pay requisitions.
• Prepare and monitor CPM schedule for project, utilizing Scheduling Software.
• Management of quantities in cost control program.

• Help to ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and applicable codes
• Evaluate preconstruction field conditions
• Regularly work hands on with all craft crews on site (survey, grading, carpenter, concrete, drainage, and paving) for better understanding of work.
• Continues in-house training and development required.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience.  This position typically is an entry-level job.
• A Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent work experience) is required.
• Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil engineering. 
• Proficient PC skills including a proficiency in various software used such as Excel, Primavera, and SAP. 
• Familiarity with construction industry practices is required. 
• Must be able to understand and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

• Physical Demands.  The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Construction Engineer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. 
• Employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift, on a frequent basis, at least 25 pounds and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
• Exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise.
• Work can be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways. 
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project need(s) and demand(s).

• Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Construction Engineer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project. 
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life
• Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc.

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.