Billing Engineer

Job Description Billing Engineer (Civil)

Job Title:

Billing Engineer – Civil

Department:

Projects / Construction

Reports To:

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Billing Engineer (Civil) to manage project billing, measurement verification, cost tracking, and contract administration activities. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and certifying client bills, contractor bills, quantity reconciliation, and ensuring accurate project cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Billing & Quantity Management

• Prepare and process client RA (Running Account) bills and contractor bills.
• Verify measurements as per approved drawings and site progress.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and BOQ comparisons.
• Maintain records of work executed and quantities billed.
• Track project costs against budgets and approved BOQs.

Contract Administration

• Review work orders, contracts, and tender documents.
• Manage variation orders, extra item claims, and rate analysis.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants for bill certification.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms and billing procedures.

Cost Control & Reconciliation

• Perform material and quantity reconciliation.
• Monitor project cash flow and billing schedules.
• Prepare monthly billing reports and cost analyses.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain billing registers, measurement sheets, and payment trackers.
• Prepare MIS reports related to project progress and financial status.
• Coordinate with finance teams for invoice processing and payment release.
• Maintain all billing documentation for audits and client reviews.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, consultants, and clients.
• Support project teams in resolving billing and quantity-related issues.
• Participate in project review meetings and progress discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 3-8 years of experience in billing and quantity surveying for construction projects.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, warehouse, logistics, data center, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of BOQ preparation, RA billing, and quantity estimation.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and reading construction drawings.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying and rate analysis.
• Strong command of MS Excel for billing calculations and MIS reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of contract management and project cost control.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solving and commercial acumen.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Real Estate Development
• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Warehouse & Logistics Parks
• E-Commerce Fulfillment Centers
• Commercial Buildings
• Infrastructure Projects