Wind Project Cost Controller

Vena Energy (Philippines); Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy is seeking a Project Cost Engineer to monitor, plan, and review costs for wind construction. You will support several SPVs, ensuring adherence to best practices and timely reporting.

The role requires a Civil or Electrical Engineering degree and at least 5 years of cost engineering experience within a construction team, preferably wind/farm or solar projects. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or electrical engineering is required.
• 5 years of relevant experience as Cost Engineer.
• Experience working as part of a construction team; wind farm or solar construction is a plus.
• Excellent data organization and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to generate reports and present findings clearly.
• Strong communication and coordination with project teams.
• Willing to travel for short-term assignments to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Review project progress against cost spent.
• Provide cost control support for wind projects including variation reporting and milestone progress monitoring.
• Process contractor billings and monitor contractor payments for contract compliance.
• Verify invoices and claims from suppliers to ensure payments align with contracts.
• Ensure cost-related files are uploaded and kept in SharePoint folders.
• Perform technical and commercial review of contractor proposals for service agreements.
• Create project cost reports for construction team and management review.
• Identify risks and notify management on potential impacts to the project.

Skills

Data reporting

Presentation skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Relationship building

Structured organization

Business communication

Fact-based decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Vena Energy is seeking a Project Cost Engineer to monitor, plan, and review costs for wind construction. You will support several SPVs, ensuring adherence to best practices and timely reporting.

The role requires a Civil or Electrical Engineering degree and at least 5 years of cost engineering experience within a construction team, preferably wind/farm or solar projects. Travel may be required.