Construction Project 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

Job Description:

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare.

Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we're a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.

Position Summary

The Construction Project Engineer (Quantity Surveyor) is responsible for managing cost estimation, cost database development, billing evaluation, and financial monitoring activities for facilities construction projects. The role supports project planning and execution by providing accurate cost data, evaluating contractor billings, monitoring invoices and payments, and ensuring effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate construction cost references, optimizing project expenditures, and supporting data-driven decision-making for facilities projects.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, or a 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.