Cost Engineer I (Cost Management)

DMCI Homes; Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Learning and development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DMCI Homes is seeking a Civil Engineer with strong cost estimation and budgeting skills to support cost management for our construction projects in the Philippines.

You will read plans, prepare budgets, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate closely with Design and Engineering to validate costs. Fresh graduates are welcome, with opportunities for hands-on training, mentorship, and career development within a dynamic real estate development company.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Civil Engineer.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Knowledgeable in quantity take-off and cost estimation (Structural and Architectural).
• Able to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and technical details.
• Familiar with basic costing tools, analysis methods, and budget preparation.
• Able to handle at least one (1) active project under supervision.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and coordination skills.
• Willing to learn and participate in training and professional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Generates accurate cost estimates using approved analysis tools based on design plans, specifications, and current market conditions.
• Coordinates closely with Design and Engineering (D&E) and project teams for accurate quantity take-offs and cost validation.
• Assists in the preparation, review, and issuance of project budgets and cost evaluations.
• Ensures compliance with company standards, ethical guidelines, and cost regulations.
• Performs cost deliverables in accordance with design standards and within agreed timelines.
• Supports internal stakeholders by providing timely and accurate cost information.
• Collaborates with other sections to maintain alignment on project budgets and cost-related concerns.
• Participates in trainings, workshops, and professional development activities to enhance technical competencies.
• Seeks mentorship and feedback from senior cost engineers and officers.
• Identifies opportunities to improve costing processes and contribute to potential cost-saving initiatives.
• Performs additional duties assigned by management in support of cost management and project objectives.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Cost estimation

Reading plans

Budget preparation

Analytical skills

Coordination

Willingness to learn

Education

BS Civil Engineering

Licensed Civil Engineer

Fresh graduates welcome

Tools

Costing tools

Job description

Hired candidates will have the following opportunities:

• Competitive salary based on relevant skills and work experience

• Learning and development opportunities

• Career development opportunities for high potential and top performing employees

Qualifications:

• Graduate of BS Civil Engineering

• Licensed Civil Engineer

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

• Knowledgeable in quantity take-off and cost estimation (Structural and Architectural)

• Able to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and technical details

• Familiar with basic costing tools, analysis methods, and budget preparation

• Able to handle at least one (1) active project under supervision

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and coordination skills

• Willing to learn and participate in training and professional development programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

Construction Budget and Costing

• Generates accurate cost estimates using approved analysis tools based on design plans, specifications, and current market conditions

• Coordinates closely with Design and Engineering (D&E) and project teams for accurate quantity take-offs and cost validation

• Assists in the preparation, review, and issuance of project budgets and cost evaluations

• Ensures compliance with company standards, ethical guidelines, and cost regulations

Customer Focus and Cost Deliverables

• Performs cost deliverables in accordance with design standards and within agreed timelines

• Supports internal stakeholders by providing timely and accurate cost information

• Collaborates with other sections to maintain alignment on project budgets and cost-related concerns

Skill Development and Continuous Improvement

• Participates in trainings, workshops, and professional development activities to enhance technical competencies

• Seeks mentorship and feedback from senior cost engineers and officers

• Identifies opportunities to improve costing processes and contribute to potential cost-saving initiatives

Other Assigned Functions

• Performs additional duties assigned by management in support of cost management and project objectives