Cost Manager

Colliers; Makati; On-site; PHP 368,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO

Life Insurance Day 1 Processing

Job summary

Colliers is seeking a Commercial and Cost-Control Manager in the Philippines to lead procurement strategy for Design & Build, prepare Capex budgets, and oversee tenders and contract valuations. You will coordinate with PMs, HoD, and clients to ensure cost alignment with contracts.

The role demands strong negotiation and cost-management skills, experience in BoQ/BOM, and proven stakeholder management. Office-based in Makati with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cost planning, tendering, contract administration, procurement, and change management processes.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates, tender analyses, commercial evaluations, and project financial reports.
• Familiarity with Bills of Quantities (BOQ), Bills of Materials (BOM), contract valuation, and final account preparation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for Design & Build (Pre-Contract).
• Provide Capex Budget or Pre-Tender Estimates.
• Conduct/Lead Tender and Tender Events with PM.
• Provide Evaluations / Commercial Recommendations.
• Recommend/Assist on Contract Awarding.
• Valuation of Contract Billings.
• Reporting of Financial Summary/Statement of the Project.
• Change Request Management.
• Provide cost/commercial support to the Office Services Team on Capex-related scopes.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Compensation: PHP 33,000 - PHP 45,000 - monthly

Company Description

Colliers has evolved from the fastest-growing commercial real estate services firm into a global, diversified professional services and investment management company. Over the past decade, we strengthened our core with high-value growth engines, which has increased resilient earnings from 28% to 71%. The strategic additions of our highly differentiated Investment Management business in 2016 and multidisciplinary Engineering segment in 2020 have expanded our capabilities across the built asset lifecycle and further positioned Colliers for long-term value creation.

Job Description

Summary:

• Lead with Procurement Strategy for Design & Build (Pre-Contract)
• Provide Capex Budget or Pre-Tender Estimates
• Conduct/Lead Tender and Tender Events with PM
• Provide Evaluations / Commercial Recommendations
• Recommend/Assist on Contract Awarding
• Valuation of Contract Billings
• Reporting of Financial Summary/Statement of the Project
• Change Request Management
• As the Commercial and Cost-Control Manager:
• Provide cost/commercial support to the Office Services Team (Tenant Representation and Landlord Representation) on Capex-related scopes or in conjunction with the test fits & concepts provided by the Workplace Architect, HoD and OS Directors, Managers.
• Attend project meetings, inspections, pre-meeting and other business-related meetings when needed.
• Work with the Project Managers/ Senior Project Manager and HoD on cost-related matters in Business Development and Project Operations.
• Ensure the financial scopes are aligned with the Contracts.
• Provide Cost Plans, Tender Analysis and Commercial Data related to construction and capex expenditures.
• Contracts Management: As the commercial manager, you will ensure the scope and commercial terms of our contracts (to the Client) and contracts (to our sub-contractor/s) are aligned, no scope gaps and documented.
• Valuation of Contractor’s Claims (Design-Build)
• Ensure the implementation of Change Request process with Sub Contractors and Vendors in our Design and Build Contracts.
• Final Accounts
• As the Commercial and Cost Control Manager, you are entrusted to deliver:
• In General:
• Cost Capex Studies related to Business Development (ex. Elemental Cost, Cost Plan Level 1).
• Data Gathering of prevailing Unit Rates (Materials and Labor)- Fair Market Rates, Construction Industry Rates.
• Cost Plan Level 1 and 2 related to Business Pursuits and Biddings.
• Standardized Cost Plan Formats for Business Development and Project Related Document.
• Preparation of Financial Contract Documents in relation with the Contract In Use. (Post Nego and Pre-engagement of Contractors).
• On Projects:
• Review of Sub-Contractor Scope, Design and BoM or BoQ.
• Negotiate the best value cost for projects and sub-contracting.
• Cash Flow Projections
• Billing Evaluations, Interim Certifications and recoupment of DP and Retentions
• Final Account
• Closure of Project Financials (Internal with Finance Team).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying,Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience in quantity surveying, cost management, commercial management, cost control, or construction project management.
• Experience in Design & Build, fit-out, commercial, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, tendering, contract administration, procurement, and change management processes.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates, tender analyses, commercial evaluations, and project financial reports.
• Familiarity with Bills of Quantities (BOQ), Bills of Materials (BOM), contract valuation, and final account preparation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other cost management or project management tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, architects, contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work in an enterprising environment where you can accelerate your career growth
• Future opportunities for both domestic and international opportunities
• A global culture, with a strong focus on learning and development
• HMO and Life Insurance Day 1 Processing

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Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices.