Cost Control & Contract Engineer

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

Job summary

GTS Consulting in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Project Costing professional to prepare estimates, evaluate cost impacts of design changes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

The role requires 3–5 years in project costing or related fields, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read engineering drawings. You will liaise with multiple departments and provide accurate costing information for quotations and contracts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or 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.

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

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Quotation preparation

Cost control

Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 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.