Quantity Surveyor

Lotte-Gulermak-EEI Joint Venture; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotte-Gulermak-EEI Joint Venture in Cebu City, Philippines seeks a skilled Cost Estimator/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control for construction projects onsite. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong Excel and project-management tool proficiency.

The successful candidate will assess plans and specs, prepare BOQs, take-offs, and cost reports, while ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable practices across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to analyze project drawings, specs, and documents.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: estimate materials, labor, and equipment costs.
• Budgeting: develop and manage project budgets.
• Cost Control: monitor costs to stay within budget and suggest savings.
• Change Management: assess and manage scope/cost variations.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate cost/timeline risks.
• Cost Reporting: prepare regular financial status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Reporting skills

Numerical ability

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Cost estimation software

Project management software

Job description

Job description:

1. Cost Estimation:Estimating the costs of materials, labor, and equipment required for a construction project. This involves analyzing project plans and specifications to create accurate cost estimates.

2. Budgeting:Developing and managing budgets for construction projects. This includes setting the initial budget and tracking expenses throughout the project's lifecycle.

3. Cost Control:Monitoring project costs and expenses to ensure they stay within the established budget. They may recommend cost-saving measures when necessary.

4. Change Management:Assessing and managing changes to the project scope and cost, including variations, extra work, and unforeseen issues.

5. Risk Management:Identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact the project's cost and timeline.

6. Cost Reporting:Preparing regular reports for project stakeholders, including clients, project managers, and contractors, detailing the project's financial status.

7. Measurement and Quantification:Taking off and measuring quantities of materials and labor needed for the project. This is crucial for accurate cost estimation.

8. Sustainability and Environmental Considerations:Considering and advising on sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices, including the use of eco-friendly materials and technologies.

9. Legal and Regulatory Compliance:Staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure that projects comply with legal requirements.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, quantity surveying, cost control, or project cost management in the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, labor, and equipment costs.

• Experience in preparing cost estimates, budgets, BOQs, quantity take-offs, and cost reports.

• Knowledge of project budgeting, cost monitoring, and cost control procedures.

• Familiarity with variation orders, change management, claims, and additional works.

• Ability to analyze project drawings, specifications, and other technical documents.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Knowledge of cost estimation and project management software is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

• Preferably willing to work onsite.