Cost Engineer - Construction jobs in Modesto, CA

Huff Construction is a premiere commercial construction company seeking a Construction Project Engineer to join our team. Our decades of proven performance and unparalleled expertise have made Huff Construction one of the most reliable and respected general contractors in the areas we serve. Huff Construction is a trusted construction partner valued by architects, sub-contractors, financiers and most of all our clients.

Huff Construction Company, Inc. of Modesto, CA is looking to hire a full-time Construction Project Engineer. Do you have strong organizational and communication skills and have some experience with ground-up commercial projects? Do you want to work for a thriving and respected employee-focused company? If so, please read on!

This Construction Project Engineer position earns a competitive salary, depending on experience. We also offer health, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days, a retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacations, life/AD&D Insurance and more. And, did we mention that employees Love working for us? If this sounds like the right opportunity in construction for you, apply today!

ABOUT HUFF CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.

A leading commercial contractor since 1971, we build quality commercial buildings from the ground up that add value to the communities we serve. We bring a passion for innovation and commitment to quality to every job we do. Our company has an unwavering dedication to personal and professional integrity and has become a premier general contractor by delivering outstanding quality and value to all of our clients. We also have a commitment to community involvement that goes beyond a few charitable donations. We are as hands-on with our community service as we are with our business.

We're also known for being a great company to work for that is employee-oriented. Our owners are very involved and good at providing one-on-one support. They recognize special events and employee and company achievements. Employees are our most valuable asset. Therefore, we find, develop, and elevate the very best candidates in order to keep our rightful place as an industry leader. That's why we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development. We like to recognize our employees for their contributions to our company, but we have also been recognized as a 2017 and 2018 "best place to work" in Central Valley by Opportunity Stanislaus.

Duties:

• Create and administer subcontracts, process RFI's, submittals, and change orders.
• Create schedule of values and complete owner pay applications.
• Provide bidding support (plan rotation, maintain schedule & bidding participants, creating electronic copies of plans, etc.)
• Coordinate team meetings, schedules and timelines.
• Prepare and submit detailed budget estimates and cost tracking reports.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate construction methods, materials & labor requirements and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Under Project Manager's supervision confer with supervisors, owners, contractors, and designers to resolve matters such as work procedures, design and construction challenges.
• Prepare prime contracts and related documents per Project Manager.
• Create and distribute project closeout material, O & M manuals to owner upon project completion.
• Follow up with City/County agencies regarding permits, entitlements, etc.
• Document and resolve issues resulting from project delays.
• May be assigned manager tasks and responsibilities on occasion outside of this scope of work in order to test aptitude for advancement.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of creating concise and clear presentations, especially pertaining to construction estimates, schedules and services.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction of commercial buildings.
• Excellent written, organizational and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Computer skill requirements include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Project.

CONSTRUCTION WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time Construction Project Engineer position works 40 hours per week, usually working an early schedule depending on the individual project.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job as a Construction Project Engineer, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Offer is contingent on successful completion of all pre-employment screening processes.