Cost Engineer

Ecoverde Homes; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

A real estate development company in Batangas City is seeking a Cost Engineer to manage project budgets and control costs for land development and housing projects. You will monitor expenditures, evaluate proposals, and identify opportunities for cost savings. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has 1-3 years of relevant experience. This full-time position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent coursework.
• 1-3 years of proven work experience as a Cost Engineer or in a similar role.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Determine approved quantity and cost estimate targets for projects.
• Track actual costs relative to the budget and prepare reports.
• Monitor changes to project design and advise on cost implications.
• Recommend cost reduction opportunities through analysis.
• Review proposals from consultants and prepare recommendations.
• Maintain contract and cost control documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Cost Engineer is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling project cost estimates and budgets for land development and housing projects. The role ensures that costs are managed efficiently by tracking expenditures, evaluating proposals, monitoring design changes, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to support overall project performance.

Job Type

Full Time

Posted Date

Sep 16, 2025

Responsibilities

• Determine and establish approved quantity and cost estimate targets for land development and housing, including labor, subcontracts, materials, equipment, services, and facilities, as the baseline for monitoring and measuring project performance.
• Track actual costs relative to the budget and prepare regular reports to ensure expenses remain within projections.
• Monitor changes to project design and/or construction work and advise on cost implications.
• Explore and recommend cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis and reviews.
• Review and evaluate proposals from consultants, suppliers, and contractors, and prepare recommendations for approval.
• Manage the cascading of awarded bids, bid documents, bid references (suppliers), project details, key plans, and scope of work to the Construction Management Group.
• Maintain contract and cost control documents including short-form agreements, requests for proposals, and Definitive Office Estimates (DOE).

Qualifications

• Bachelor�s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent coursework; licensed Civil Engineer is an advantage but not required.
• At least 1�3 years of proven work experience as a Cost Engineer or in a similar role.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management tools.
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.