Cost Estimator

United Graphic Expression Corporation; Dasmariñas; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

United Graphic Expression Corporation is seeking a Cost Estimator to accurately prepare and analyze cost estimates for products and services. You will assess materials, labor, production processes, overhead, and other costs to support pricing and profitability decisions.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 1–2 years in manufacturing, strong Excel/Sheets skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cost estimation and costing principles.
• Understanding of materials, labor, production processes, and overhead costs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate costing records and documentation.
• Highly detail-oriented with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for products, services, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Purchasing and other departments to gather costing information.
• Review and validate costing assumptions, quantities, rates, and computations.
• Maintain and update costing databases, templates, material prices, and other costing information.
• Ensure cost estimates are completed within the required turnaround time.
• Maintain organized documentation and supporting records for all cost estimates.
• Provide management with reliable costing information to support pricing and business decisions.

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Communication & coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Estimator to accurately prepare and analyze cost estimates for products and services. The role will evaluate materials, labor, production processes, overhead, and other related costs to support accurate pricing, profitability, and informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely cost estimates for products, services, and customer requirements.

• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and other concerned departments to gather accurate costing information.

• Review and validate costing assumptions, quantities, rates, and computations.

• Maintain and update costing databases, templates, material prices, and other costing information.

• Ensure cost estimates are completed within the required turnaround time.

• Maintain organized documentation and supporting records for all cost estimates.

• Provide management and concerned departments with reliable costing information to support pricing and business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field.

• With 1–2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Manufacturing Industry.

• Knowledge of cost estimation and costing principles.

• Understanding of materials, labor, production processes, and overhead costs.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and ERP systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, and time-management skills.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate and organized costing records and documentation.

• Highly detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines and required turnaround times.

What We’re Looking For

A candidate who is analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate can ensure accuracy in costing while efficiently handling multiple requests and deadlines.