MEP Billing

Job Description (JD) MEP Electrical Billing Engineer

Position Title

MEP Electrical Billing Engineer

Department

MEP / Project Execution / Commercial

Reporting To

Project Manager / Commercial Manager / Billing Manager

Location

Project Site

Job Summary

The MEP Electrical Billing Engineer will be responsible for preparation, verification, and certification of electrical work bills, subcontractor billing, quantity reconciliation, and client billing for MEP projects. The role requires close coordination with project execution, planning, commercial, procurement, and client teams to ensure timely invoicing, accurate measurement, and effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Quantity Surveying & Measurement

• Prepare and verify quantities as per approved drawings, BOQ, and site execution.
• Conduct quantity take-offs for electrical systems including HT/LT panels, transformers, cable trays, cabling, lighting, earthing, and ELV systems.
• Verify subcontractor quantities and measurements prior to certification.
• Maintain updated quantity reconciliation statements.

Billing & Certification

• Prepare client RA (Running Account) bills and final bills.
• Review and certify subcontractor and vendor bills as per work completed.
• Ensure billing is aligned with contract terms, approved BOQ quantities, and variation orders.
• Coordinate with consultants and clients for bill approvals and certifications.
• Follow up for bill certification and payment releases.

Cost Control & Commercial Management

• Track budget versus actual quantities and costs.
• Identify quantity variations and cost impacts.
• Prepare variation claims, change orders, and additional work submissions.
• Support project teams in commercial closure activities.

Documentation & Contract Management

• Maintain billing records, measurement sheets, abstract sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret contractual clauses related to measurements, payments, and claims.
• Ensure compliance with project contracts and billing procedures.
• Support preparation of final account statements and project closeout documentation.

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, planners, procurement teams, and consultants.
• Prepare monthly billing reports, cash flow projections, and revenue forecasts.
• Support progress reviews by providing billing and commercial updates.
• Track achieved versus billable progress.

Project Controls Support

• Assist in quantity reconciliation and material consumption analysis.
• Coordinate with planning teams for progress validation.
• Support audits and management reviews related to project billing and commercial performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Additional certification in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Contracts Management will be an advantage.

Experience

• 4-10 years of experience in MEP electrical billing and quantity surveying.
• Experience in commercial buildings, data centers, industrial facilities, hospitals, residential high-rise projects, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience handling client billing, subcontractor billing, and quantity reconciliation.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and MEP installations.
• Expertise in quantity take-off, BOQ preparation, and billing processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD drawings interpretation.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or project billing software is preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management and variation claims.

Key Competencies

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and cost-conscious mindset.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple billing cycles and deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and coordination capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely submission of RA bills and final bills.
• Accuracy of quantity measurements and billing.
• Collection and certification turnaround time.
• Reduction in billing discrepancies and rejections.
• Effective management of variations and claims.
• Achievement of project revenue and billing targets.

Preferred Industry Background

• MEP Contractors
• Data Center Projects
• Commercial Office Buildings
• Residential High-Rise Developments
• Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
• Healthcare & Hospital Projects
• Infrastructure Projects