Cost Engineer (Tendering & Pricing) - Construction / EPC

WOLA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Performance-based variable bonus

Competitive salary

Job summary

WOLA RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer (Tendering & Pricing) to join its Commercial Centre in Singapore. You will lead pre-contract tender preparation, cost estimation, and pricing strategies for construction, infrastructure and EPC projects.

The role requires strong technical and commercial skills to develop competitive tender submissions, manage cost build-ups, and coordinate with engineering, procurement and project teams to ensure timely bid submissions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction cost estimation, tendering, commercial pricing or cost engineering.
• Hands-on experience in pre-contract tender preparation, BOQ take-offs, unit-rate analysis and detailed cost estimation.
• Proven ability to prepare tender pricing submissions and detailed cost build-ups for construction or EPC projects.
• Experience in major construction, infrastructure or EPC tendering projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, PSSCOC, SMM, CESMM, variation orders and contractual claims advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost estimation software such as CostX, Glodon or Candy CCS.
• International EPC tendering experience is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tender cost estimation, pricing analysis and commercial proposal preparation for construction and EPC projects.
• Prepare and review BOQ, quantity take-offs, unit rates, detailed cost breakdowns and tender pricing schedules.
• Develop competitive tender pricing strategies through cost benchmarking and risk analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and complete tender submissions.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, conduct bid comparisons and support negotiations.
• Prepare preliminary project budgets, cost estimates and cost-control plans.
• Monitor project cost variances, cash flow and profitability against budgets.
• Support contract reviews, variation claims, EOT, payment assessments and final accounts.
• Maintain cost databases, estimation templates, pricing schedules and reporting tools.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to tendering and Quantity Surveying teams.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regional project teams on tender pricing and cost planning.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Commercial pricing

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Civil Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Cost Engineering

Tools

CostX

Glodon

Candy CCS

MS Excel

Job description

Our client, an established construction and engineering contractor undertaking local and international projects, is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer (Tendering & Pricing) to join its Commercial Centre in Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for pre-contract cost estimation, tender pricing, commercial bid preparation and cost planning for construction, infrastructure and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) projects. This role requires strong technical and commercial expertise in preparing detailed cost estimates, evaluating tender risks and developing competitive pricing strategies to support project bidding activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tender cost estimation, pricing analysis and commercial proposal preparation for construction and EPC projects.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQ), quantity take-offs, unit rates, detailed cost breakdowns and tender pricing schedules.
• Develop competitive tender pricing strategies through cost benchmarking, profitability assessments and commercial risk analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and complete tender submissions.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, conduct bid comparisons and support commercial negotiations.
• Prepare preliminary project budgets, cost estimates and cost-control plans to support project execution.
• Monitor project cost variances, cash flow and profitability against approved budgets.
• Support contract reviews, variation claims, Extension of Time (EOT) claims, payment assessments and final accounts.
• Maintain and update cost databases, estimation templates, pricing schedules and commercial reporting tools.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance to tendering and Quantity Surveying teams.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and regional project teams on tender pricing, cost planning and commercial matters.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Cost Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction cost estimation, tendering, commercial pricing or cost engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience in pre-contract tender preparation, BOQ, quantity take-offs, unit-rate analysis and detailed cost estimation.
• Proven ability to prepare comprehensive tender pricing submissions and detailed cost build-ups for construction or EPC projects.
• Experience in major construction, infrastructure or EPC tendering projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of construction costing, tender pricing strategies, subcontractor quotations and commercial risk assessment.
• Familiarity with FIDIC, PSSCOC, SMM, CESMM, variation orders and contractual claims will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost estimation software such as CostX, Glodon or Candy CCS.
• Experience in international EPC tendering will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, commercial and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tender submissions, coordinate with stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.

Salary & Benefits

• Monthly basic salary: S$7,500 - S$9,500
• Performance-based variable bonus
• 5-day work week (Monday to Friday)