Costing Construction Planner (BS-16)

Dasu Hydropower Consultants; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dasu Hydropower Consultants in Pakistan seeks a Costing Construction Planner at BPS-16 to strengthen cost planning and construction cost management for hydropower civil works.

You will prepare cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender costing, review contractor quotations, and monitor cost variances against schedules. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Cost estimation experience for civil works
• Bills of quantities preparation
• Tender costing and evaluation support
• Budget variance monitoring
• Audit-ready cost documentation

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender costing documents for hydropower civil works.
• Review contractor quotations and submit cost evaluation comments to the project team.
• Coordinate with design, planning, and contracts units to reconcile scope changes and cost implications.
• Monitor construction progress against schedules and update cost forecasts and budget variance reports.
• Maintain cost registers, supporting schedules, and official cost documentation for audit and reporting.
• Perform quality checks on cost data and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Job description

The Government of Pakistan appointed Dasu Hydropower Consultants to support the Dasu Hydropower Project, and the Costing Construction Planner at Basic Pay Scale 16 is recruited to strengthen cost planning and construction cost management. This officer prepares accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, and cost reports for hydropower civil works. The role ensures that project financing, tender evaluation, and construction budgeting remain technically and financially defensible.

The Costing Construction Planner uses cost estimation spreadsheets, bills of quantities, and project schedules to review contractor submissions and monitor construction cost variances. Daily workflows include quantity takeoff, rate analysis support, tender costing, and preparation of cost forecasts. Service standards require accuracy, timely documentation, and compliance with approved project procedures. Career progression moves from costing assistant to senior costing and construction planning officer within the organization.

The selection pathway begins with the 100 multiple choice written screening examination for Category A costing construction planning. Candidates with strong merit scores undergo document verification and then appear before the Departmental Selection Committee for technical and general knowledge assessment. Final selection is based on combined written exam merit, skills, experience, and departmental interview recommendation.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates, bills of quantities, and tender costing documents for hydropower civil works.
• Review contractor quotations and submit cost evaluation comments to the project team.
• Coordinate with design, planning, and contracts units to reconcile scope changes and cost implications.
• Monitor construction progress against schedules and update cost forecasts and budget variance reports.
• Maintain cost registers, supporting schedules, and official cost documentation for audit and reporting.
• Perform quality checks on cost data and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance and accuracy.