Cost Engineer

You’ve worked in construction, you know how jobs succeed and where they fall apart. Now it’s time to shape projects before they ever hit the field. Schreiber Excavating in Ontario, NY is seeking a full‑time Cost Engineer for a 45‑hour‑per‑week schedule. If you’re ready to turn hands‑on knowledge into smarter, stronger bids, this is your calling.

This Cost Engineer position offers competitive pay of $60,000–$65,000 based on experience and performance‑based bonus opportunities
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We also offer our amazing team excellent benefits and perks, such as:

• Customizable health insurance options
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Use of company equipment after hours
• Access to a company vehicle when necessary

If you value accountability, teamwork, and results, and want your contributions recognized, then look no further. Keep reading to learn more about our dedicated team.

On a daily basis, you’ll review plans, perform quantity takeoffs, and build clear, accurate cost estimates while coordinating subcontractor and supplier pricing to ensure complete scope coverage. You’ll prepare RFIs, evaluate scope risks, elevate concerns early, assemble bid packages, and document estimates in organized systems that support successful project handoffs. Beyond bidding, you’ll assist with change order pricing and collaborate with field teams to keep projects aligned-all while sharpening your accuracy, judgment, and independence over time.

This is a full‑time position with an expected workload of approximately 45 hours per week.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications

Qualifications (one of the following required):

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Experience in construction, sitework, or field operations
• Experience in estimating or preconstruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using estimating or takeoff software is strongly preferred

Founded in 1999, our organization has grown into a trusted construction partner serving communities throughout New York State. We specialize in sitework, utility installation, and trucking services, delivering projects that demand accuracy, consistency, and skilled execution from start to finish. Excellence in construction doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of knowledgeable professionals, well‑maintained equipment, and the use of modern technology that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and cost control.

Our strength lies in our people, and we’re proud to foster an environment where employees are supported, equipped, and empowered to do their best work every day.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Teamwork
• Hard Work
• Integrity
• Determination
• Accountability
• Results

Be ready to make an impact and be valued for your expertise to join Schreiber Excavating.