Cost Manager

SM Engineering Design and Development Corp.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Engineering Design and Development Corp. is seeking a civil engineer with strong budget management and risk assessment capabilities to lead project cost controls.

The role involves budget preparation, audit support, policy implementation, and team oversight across pre-construction and development projects. A bachelor's in civil engineering and a professional license are required; master's is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required and licensure is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in civil/structural projects.
• Master's degree is an advantage for advanced roles.
• COSH certification is advantageous for safety compliance.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Team management

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional license relevant to civil engineering

Master's degree in related field (advantage)

COSH certification (advantage)

Tools

SAP

MTWO

SAP HANA

Job description

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Initiation

Rate Cards and Provisional Contracts Review

• Communicates and highlights the Budget Monitoring Tracker, Rate Cards, General Construction Works Provisional Contract to Budget /Audit Head.

Budget Preparation

Assists the Budget Head on below tasks:

Creation of Initial Budget

• Participates in meetings related to pre-construction activities (Coordinating Division,

Internal & External Relationships)

• Reviews Initial Budget prepared for New Development projects including Redevelopment and Improvement projects based on Design's conceptual/schematic plan for Division Head and Management approval.

Review of Detailed Budget

• Reviews and validates the Detailed Budget prior recommending approval of Division Head.

Cost Control Management

Requisition for Budget Movement

• Assists in the analysis and evaluation of request for Budget Movement in terms of applicability, completeness and validity prior to endorsement to head.

Audit

• Assists in the reviews of the cost performance comparison prepared by the Cost Engineer (CE) prior to Budget/Audit Head's approval
• Plans and implements audit processes and policies
• Prepares reports of found oversights or miscalculations, documents the results of audit evaluations and presents the findings to immediate head

Parametric Costs

• Reviews of the Parametric Costs yearly (for New Mall Development, Redevelopment and Improvements)

Risk Management

• Identifies the potential project and contract risks/issues and recommends possible solutions
• Understands the process and utilizes the standard techniques and tools in risk identification and analysis
• Mitigates risks concerning cost and time in a particular project

Technology Proficiency (product knowledge on SAP, MTWO, SAP HANA)

SAP Creation and Uploading

• Validates the creation and uploading requests vis-a-vis Approved Budget

Regulatory Compliance (Policy Making & Implementation)

• Drafts Policies and Memos necessary for system and process improvement
• Coordinates with policy making body (BPSG, QMS, and or Policy In-charge per Division) for the implementation of the policies and memos

Team Management

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Direct Reports

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional license relevant to the field
• Minimum of 5 years related experience
• Master's degree in a related field is an advantage
• COSH (Construction Occupational Safety and Health) certification is an advantage
• Proficient in English communication and writing
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Analytical and logical thinking
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Management and leadership capabilities