PROJECT COST & PLANNING ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTIONS
 

• Prepare comprehensive project cost estimates, BOQs, and unit rate build-ups across all disciplines based on drawings, specifications &, market data.
• Develop and maintain the overall project budget covering materials, labour, equipment, subcontract works, logistics, contingencies, and escalation provisions.
• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets, identify variances, and prepare cost control reports, forecasts, and budget updates.
• Review contractor progress claims, commitments, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project progress.
• Track all scope changes, design revisions, and technical clarifications, and assess their cost, schedule, and risk implications.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, budget performance summaries, and cash flow projections for project and management meetings.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, procurement, site, finance, QS, contractors, and consultants to obtain cost inputs and resolve commercial matters.
• Communicate cost risks, financial exposure, and cost optimisation opportunities to support informed project decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, cost planning, project budgeting, or cost control for construction/industrial projects.
• Experience in handling project budgets, cost tracking, cashflow forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Familiar with construction drawings, specifications, and project scopes (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and utilities).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and cost control tools
• Willing to be site-based and travel as required by project needs.