Cost Engineer

Planate Management Group; Porac; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Planate Management Group South East Asia Corp (PMG SEAC) is seeking a Cost Engineer to lead cost planning, budgeting, control, and financial monitoring for aerodrome projects. The role involves ensuring costs align with approved budgets and schedules while supporting project delivery.

Key activities include preparing estimates, reviewing claims, and maintaining cost reports, with emphasis on EVM, procurement, and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Civil Engineer with a valid PRC license.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience as a Cost Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, quantity surveying, cost control, and contract administration.
• Proficient in BOQs, cost estimates, variation orders, and project financial reports.
• Familiarity with contracts, procurement, and engineering standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and cost estimating software.
• Experience in airport/aerodrome, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and government construction contracts.
• Experience in earned value management (EVM), project controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience with airport authorities, government agencies, consultants, and international contractors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cost estimates, BOQ, budgets, and forecasts for aerodrome projects.
• Monitor project costs, expenditures, progress billings, and variation orders.
• Review contractor claims, change orders, and payment applications for accuracy.
• Analyze project cost performance and provide cost-control recommendations.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders on cost matters.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and financial documentation.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Contract administration

BOQ preparation

Project financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Cost estimating software

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Report writing

Communication

Education

Licensed Civil Engineer with PRC license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Cost Engineer shall be responsible for cost planning, estimation, budgeting, cost control, and financial monitoring of aerodrome projects. The role ensures that project costs are accurately estimated, effectively managed, and controlled throughout the project lifecycle while supporting project delivery within approved budgets and schedules.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare and review cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQ), budgets, and financial forecasts for aerodrome projects.
• Monitor project costs, expenditures, progress billings, and variation orders to ensure effective cost control.
• Review contractor claims, change orders, and payment applications for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Analyze project cost performance and provide recommendations to mitigate cost overruns and improve efficiency.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders on cost-related matters and project reporting.
• Prepare and maintain cost reports, cash flow projections, and other financial documentation required for project management.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Licensed Civil Engineer with a valid PRC license.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience as a Cost Engineer, reckoned from the date of professional registration.
• Strong knowledge of construction cost estimating, budgeting, quantity surveying, cost control, and contract administration.
• Proficient in the preparation and review of BOQs, cost estimates, variation orders, and project financial reports.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, procurement processes, and applicable engineering standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and cost estimating software.
• Experience in airport, aerodrome, transportation, or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and government construction contracts.
• Experience in earned value management (EVM), project controls, and financial reporting. Training or certification in quality management systems, materials testing, or construction quality assurance.
• Experience working with airport authorities, government agencies, consultants, and international contractors.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group South East Asia Corp (PMG SEAC)

is a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive support to our clients. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality and most cost-efficient business support services, contributing to the success of our clients and their organizations globally. We strive to become one of the most reliable and trusted providers of business support services.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!