Construction Project Cost Engineer

Advanced Energy; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Laguna, Philippines is seeking a Construction Project Engineer (Quantity Surveyor) to lead cost estimation, billing evaluation, and financial monitoring for facilities construction projects. You will support planning and execution by delivering accurate cost data and ensuring cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a civil/industrial engineering background and 5-10 years in quantity surveying or cost management, with strong Excel and reporting skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in quantity surveying, construction cost management, project controls, or facilities construction projects.
• Strong background in cost estimation, quantity take-off, progress billing evaluation, contract administration, and cost control.
• Experience supporting construction, facilities improvement, infrastructure, or capital expenditure projects within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, project budgeting, procurement processes, and financial management principles.
• Proficiency in cost estimating tools, spreadsheet applications, and project cost tracking systems.
• Experience reviewing contractor claims, validating work accomplishments, and managing invoice and payment processes.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work closely with project teams, contractors, procurement, and finance organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously update facilities construction cost databases using current market rates, historical project data, and industry benchmarks.
• Prepare and validate cost estimates, budgets, and quantity take-offs for facilities construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of contractor progress billings based on actual project accomplishments and contract requirements.
• Monitor project costs, expenditures, and budget utilization to ensure alignment with approved project budgets.
• Track invoices, payment schedules, and billing status to ensure timely processing and accurate financial records.
• Analyze project cost trends and provide recommendations to improve cost efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and budget management.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, procurement, and finance teams to resolve cost, billing, and payment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of estimates, billings, payments, contracts, and cost reports for audit and project control purposes.
• Support project forecasting, budget requests, cost evaluations, and management reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and financial control procedures related to project cost management.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity take-off

Progress billing evaluation

Contract administration

Cost control

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Cost estimating tools

Project cost tracking systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Advanced Energy in Laguna, Philippines is seeking a Construction Project Engineer (Quantity Surveyor) to lead cost estimation, billing evaluation, and financial monitoring for facilities construction projects. You will support planning and execution by delivering accurate cost data and ensuring cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a civil/industrial engineering background and 5-10 years in quantity surveying or cost management, with strong Excel and reporting skills,