Construction Cost Controller - Rail, On-site

HDEC-DONGAH JOINT VENTURE; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

HDEC DONGAH JOINT VENTURE is seeking a cost controller for the SCRP project in Laguna, Philippines. The successful candidate will monitor project costs, prepare cost reports, and support budget and financial control throughout the project.

You will collaborate with engineering, QS, contracts, and finance teams, maintain cost records, and evaluate variations. Relevant railway project experience and immediate availability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in construction cost control or project commercial management.
• Knowledge of cost monitoring, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficient with Excel and cost-control tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in construction and railway projects is an advantage.
• Willing to work on-site in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
• Able to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and cost-to-complete analyses.
• Assist in preparing and evaluating main contract payment applications.
• Monitor and evaluate variations, including VO, VE, and claims.
• Coordinate with engineering, QS, contracts, and finance teams.
• Maintain accurate cost records and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Cost reporting

Excel

Analytics

Communication

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost-management software

Job description

HDEC DONGAH JOINT VENTURE is seeking a cost controller for the SCRP project in Laguna, Philippines. The successful candidate will monitor project costs, prepare cost reports, and support budget and financial control throughout the project.

You will collaborate with engineering, QS, contracts, and finance teams, maintain cost records, and evaluate variations. Relevant railway project experience and immediate availability are preferred.