Cost Control & Contract Engineer

Fuku; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuku by Momofuku in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Costing Specialist to prepare cost estimates and quotations based on engineering drawings and specifications. You will review BOMs, apply prices, and help determine quotation prices while liaising with engineering, procurement, workshop, site, and finance teams.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Engineering, QS, or Construction, 3–5 years in costing or related fields, strong Excel and cost-analysis skills, and the ability to work under

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, QS, Construction, or related field.
• 3-5 years in costing, estimation, contracts, or QS for projects.
• Able to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong Excel and cost-analysis skills.
• Good English communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project cost estimates and quotations based on engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Support Project Managers in evaluating the cost impact of design changes, scope changes, additional works, and variation orders.
• Identify measurable cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations to improve project cost efficiency.
• Maintain proper records of quotations, costing, contracts, variations, and project costs.
• Review Engineering BOMs for costing purposes, apply relevant prices/rates, and determine project costs and quotation prices.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and quotations, identify cost variances and potential cost overruns.
• Assist in monitoring project commercial performance, including committed costs, actual costs, forecast costs, and project profitability.
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Workshop, Site, Finance, suppliers, subcontractors, and other relevant parties to obtain accurate cost and project information.
• Perform other project costing, estimation, contract, and commercial duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Cost analysis

Engineering drawings

Quantity surveying

Commercial principles

English communication

Costing

Estimation

Education

Engineering/ QS/ Construction degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare project cost estimates and quotations based on engineering requirements, drawings, and specifications.
• Support Project Managers in evaluating the cost impact of design changes, scope changes, additional works, and variation orders.
• Identify measurable cost‑saving opportunities and provide recommendations to improve project cost efficiency.
• Maintain proper records of quotations, costing, contracts, variations, and project costs.
• Review Engineering BOMs for costing purposes, apply relevant prices/rates, and determine project costs and quotation prices.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets and quotations, identify cost variances and potential cost overruns.
• Assist in monitoring project commercial performance, including committed costs, actual costs, forecast costs, and project profitability.
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement, Workshop, Site, Finance, suppliers, subcontractors, and other relevant parties to obtain accurate cost and project information.
• Perform other project costing, estimation, contract, and commercial duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project costing, estimation, contracts, quantity surveying, or engineering/construction projects.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and cost‑analysis skills.
• Good understanding of project costing, quotation preparation, cost control, and commercial principles.
• Experience in steel fabrication, mechanical equipment, palm oil mills, or industrial engineering projects will be an advantage.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
• Meticulous, proactive, responsible, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Good command of written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate and present costing and commercial information clearly.