Cost Engineer

Vision-Alliance Inc.; Parañaque; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a qualified candidate for project cost management in Parañaque. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cost monitoring, and evaluation of contractor proposals and claims. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in cost engineering or project controls, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical and communication skills. Professional certification is preferred, and readiness to start ASAP is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Professional Engineering License and/or AACE certification is an advantage.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations, contract management, and cost control.
• Excellent analytical skills to evaluate cost data, terms, risks, and opportunities.
• Willing to be assigned in Paranaque and start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a Monthly Budgetary Cost for the Project.
• Monitor Overall Project Cost and evaluate Progress Billing.
• Make recommendations on Contractor's Change Orders and Claims.
• Evaluate Contractor Change Orders and provide recommendations.
• Evaluate and recommend on all Contractor Claims affecting their Contract.
• Evaluate and recommend the most qualified Bidder in bids.
• Estimate and quantify Owner-Supplied materials needed for the Project.

Skills

Cost engineering

Commercial management

Project controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Economics

Professional Engineering License or AACE certification advantageous

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Make a Monthly Budgetary Cost for the Project
• Monitor Overall Project Cost
• Evaluate and process all Progress Billing of Contractors and Suppliers
• Evaluate Proposal and make a recommendation of Contractor's Change Order to their Contract
• Evaluate and make recommendation of all Claims of the Contractor that will affect their Contract
• Evaluate and make a recommendation of the most qualified Bidder in Biddings
• Estimate and quantify Owner Supplier materials that need to be purchased for the Project

Qualification:

• At least 4-6 years of relevant work experience in cost engineering, commercial management, or project controls within the construction or infrastructure industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Economics
• Professional Engineering License and/or AACE cost engineering certification is an advantage
• Strong background in commercial negotiations, contract management, and cost control
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate cost data, contract terms, risks, and profit opportunities
• Strong coordination and communication skills, capable of working with cross‑functional teams to achieve financial and commercial goals
• WILLING TO BE ASSIGNED IN PARANAQUE AND CAN START ASAP