Construction Cost Engineer I (Baguio)

Hired candidates will have the following opportunities:

• Competitive salary based on relevant skills and work experience
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career development opportunities for high potential and top performing employees

Qualifications:

• Graduate of BS Civil Engineering
• Preferably a Licensed Civil Engineer
• Preferably with at least one (1) year experience in estimating, quantity surveying, or cost engineering
• Background or exposure to construction or engineering environment
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other basic costing or engineering tools (CostX is an advantage)
• Familiar with basic construction contracts, commercial terms, and cost documentation
• Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willing to work at our project site in One South Drive located at 26 Tavera, Corner South Dr, Benguet, Baguio City, Philippines, 2600

Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Management and Cost Estimation

• Prepares accurate and timely cost estimates for project changes including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Approval (RFA), Confirmation of Verbal Instructions (CVI), Concession Applications (CA), Design Bulletins, and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives
• Performs quantity take-offs and prepares bills of materials for owner-supplied items in line with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) schedules
• Reviews, validates, and facilitates subcontractors’ progress billings and variation order claims to ensure compliance with contract terms and cost

Cost Control, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Monitors material usage, quantities, and costs to ensure alignment with approved budgets and contractual limits
• Tracks project cost performance and prepares budget vs. actual, cost-to-complete, and variance reports
• Maintains updated cost assessment trackers and project dashboards reflecting budgeted, awarded, and actual costs
• Coordinates with head office cost engineers and internal departments on cost reporting and financial documentation
• Validates cost data entries and supports project close-out by resolving outstanding cost and commercial items

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Application Question(s):

• How much is your asking salary?

Work Location: In person