Junior Quantity Surveyor: Cost Estimator & BOQ Expert

Metrostar Realty and Development, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrostar Realty and Development, Inc. in Quezon City invites a qualified Cost Estimator with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field and at least 3 years of experience in real estate or construction.

The role requires strong knowledge of material and labor cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and cost control; licensure is preferred. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and departments to establish budgets and ensure accurate pricing for housing projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Preferably licensed.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate or construction.

Responsibilities

• Review and estimate structural, architectural, plumbing, and electrical plans.
• Coordinate with Architects and Engineers to clarify project details and BOQ.
• Coordinate with Accounting for Owner-Supplied Materials prices and budget per unit.
• Coordinate with Purchasing for current material prices for BOQ pricing.
• Conduct canvassing of material prices to validate costs.
• Prepare schematic cost estimates for new projects, repairs, and special projects.
• Prepare BOQ, progress reports, and scope documents for Engineering.
• Prepare the Matrix of Works and evaluate contractor bids.
• Tabulate and evaluate bids against in-house estimates.
• Prepare Bills of Materials for occupancy permit applications.
• Validate and evaluate construction progress for billing.

Skills

Cost estimation

BOQ preparation

Budgeting

Pricing research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Metrostar Realty and Development, Inc. in Quezon City invites a qualified Cost Estimator with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field and at least 3 years of experience in real estate or construction.

The role requires strong knowledge of material and labor cost estimation, BOQ preparation, and cost control; licensure is preferred. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and departments to establish budgets and ensure accurate pricing for housing projects.