Construction Cost Engineer (Batangas)

DMCI Homes; San Juan; On-site; PHP 324,000 - 396,000; Full time

Job summary

DMCI Homes is seeking a cost engineer for our project site in San Juan, Batangas. You will prepare accurate cost estimates for project changes, perform quantity take-offs, and support subcontractor billing in line with EPC schedules.

The ideal candidate has a BS Civil Engineering, preferably a licensed professional, with 1 year of estimating or cost engineering experience and strong Excel skills. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Civil Engineering
• Preferably licensed Civil Engineer
• At least 1 year experience in estimating, quantity surveying, or cost engineering
• Background or exposure to construction or engineering environment
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and CostX or similar costing tools
• Familiar with basic construction contracts, commercial terms, and cost documentation
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Prepares accurate and timely cost estimates for project changes (RFI, RFA, CVI, CA, VE initiatives)
• Performs quantity take-offs and prepares bills of materials for owner-supplied items
• Reviews, validates, and facilitates subcontractors’ progress billings and variation order claims
• Monitors material usage, quantities, and costs to align with budgets
• Tracks cost performance and prepares budget vs. actual, cost-to-complete, and variance reports
• Maintains updated cost assessment trackers and project dashboards reflecting costs

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical accuracy

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

BS Civil Engineering

Licensed Civil Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CostX

Job description

Hired candidates will have the following opportunities:

• Competitive salary based on relevant skills and work experience

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career development opportunities for high potential and top performing employees

Qualifications:

• Graduate of BS Civil Engineering

• Preferably a Licensed Civil Engineer

• Preferably with at least one (1) year experience in estimating, quantity surveying, or cost engineering

• Background or exposure to construction or engineering environment

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other basic costing or engineering tools (CostX is an advantage)

• Familiar with basic construction contracts, commercial terms, and cost documentation

• Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Amenable to work in our project site at San Juan, Batangas

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management and Cost Estimation

• Prepares accurate and timely cost estimates for project changes including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Approval (RFA), Confirmation of Verbal Instructions (CVI), Concession Applications (CA), Design Bulletins, and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives

• Performs quantity take-offs and prepares bills of materials for owner-supplied items in line with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) schedules

• Reviews, validates, and facilitates subcontractors’ progress billings and variation order claims to ensure compliance with contract terms and cost

Cost Control, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Monitors material usage, quantities, and costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and contractual limits

• Tracks project cost performance and prepares budget vs. actual, cost-to-complete, and variance reports

• Maintains updated cost assessment trackers and project dashboards reflecting budgeted, awarded, and actual costs

• Coordinates with head office cost engineers and internal departments on cost reporting and financial documentation

• Validates cost data entries and supports project close-out by resolving outstanding cost and commercial items