Cost Estimation & Budgeting: Develop detailed cost estimates for tenders, bids, and project budgets by reviewing prints, technical specifications, and materials.
Cost Monitoring & Control: Review Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) against approved budgets to track committed costs and prevent overruns.
Variance Analysis: Compare actual costs against budgeted costs, analyse discrepancies, and report on trends, risks, and potential cost impacts.
Procurement Support: Collaborate with procurement teams to verify cost reasonableness for change orders, variation orders (VO), and vendor quotations.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular cost reports, cash flow projections, and management cost dashboards for weekly review.
Requirements
Education: Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Civil engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Building Construction)
Experience: 1-3 years of experience in project costing, cost accounting, or related roles, with a preference for exposure to Construction/MEP/HVAC industry focusing on variation orders (VO), payment certification (SOPA), and subcontractor management.
Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel (analytical tools, formulas) and experience with ERP systems or costing software.
Competencies: Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
