Cost Engineer

PHirst Park Homes by Century Properties Group, Inc.; Calabarzon; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

PHirst Park Homes by Century Properties Group, Inc. is seeking a Cost and Data Management Engineer to monitor project costs, maintain accurate data, and prepare reports to support cost control and decision-making across South Luzon projects.

You will track budgets, expenditures, quantities, and dashboards, coordinate with PMs, Site Engineers, QS, Procurement, and Finance, and help forecast costs, cash flow, and resource needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed CE or IE is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction cost control, project controls, quantity surveying, or data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and cost reports.
• Track project expenditures, material usage, labor costs, equipment utilization, and subcontractor costs.
• Maintain accurate records of project quantities, accomplishments, and cost data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports, productivity reports, and project status updates.
• Monitor budget versus actual costs and analyze cost variances.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Procurement, QS, and Finance regarding project costs and progress.
• Monitor purchase requests, purchase orders, deliveries, and material consumption.
• Update project dashboards and databases to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in forecasting project costs, cash flow, and resource requirements.
• Support project billing, progress claims, and cost reconciliation.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure all cost records are complete and properly filed.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and data accuracy.

Skills

Cost Control

Budget Monitoring

Construction Data Management

Quantity Tracking

Cost Analysis

Forecasting

Progress Monitoring

Material Control

Resource Control

Advanced Excel

Reporting

Documentation

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Licensed CE or IE

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

ERP systems

Job description

• South Luzon (will handle South Luzon projects)

The Cost and Data Management Engineer is responsible for monitoring project costs, maintaining accurate project data, and preparing reports to support project planning, cost control, and decision-making. The role ensures that project budgets, progress, and resource utilization are accurately tracked throughout the construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and cost reports.
• Track project expenditures, material usage, labor costs, equipment utilization, and subcontractor costs.
• Maintain accurate records of project quantities, accomplishments, and cost data.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports, productivity reports, and project status updates.
• Monitor budget versus actual costs and analyze cost variances.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Procurement, QS, and Finance regarding project costs and progress.
• Monitor purchase requests, purchase orders, deliveries, and material consumption.
• Update project dashboards and databases to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in forecasting project costs, cash flow, and resource requirements.
• Support project billing, progress claims, and cost reconciliation.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure all cost records are complete and properly filed.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance cost efficiency and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed CE or IE is an advantage.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in construction cost control, project controls, quantity surveying, or data management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Cost Control and Budget Monitoring
• Construction Data Management
• Quantity Tracking
• Cost Analysis and Forecasting
• Progress Monitoring
• Material and Resource Control
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Reporting and Documentation
• Attention to Detail and Analytical Thinking