Walk-in || Cost and Estimation Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Quantity Take-Off & BOQ
• Review drawings, specifications, and tender documents.
• Prepare detailed quantity take-offs for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works as applicable.
• Prepare and update BOQ (Bill of Quantities).
• Verify quantities against drawings and site conditions.
2. Cost Estimation
• Prepare detailed estimates for construction projects.
• Calculate material, labour, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Develop unit rates and rate analysis for various construction activities.
• Include wastage, productivity, escalation, and contingencies where required.
3. Tendering & Bidding
• Study tender documents and scope of work.
• Prepare commercial bids and tender pricing.
• Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor offers and prepare bid comparison statements.
• Identify exclusions, assumptions, and commercial risks.
4. Cost Control
• Monitor actual project costs against the approved budget.
• Prepare cost reports and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Track material, labour, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Identify cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain cost-control records and databases.
5. Variation & Change Management
• Evaluate variations, additional works, and omissions.
• Prepare variation orders and supporting quantity calculations.
• Analyze the cost impact of design or scope changes.
• Support the commercial team in negotiations and approvals.
6. Progress Measurement & Billing
• Verify quantities completed at site.
• Prepare or check RA bills / progress bills.
• Coordinate with site engineers and subcontractors for measurement verification.
• Track work progress against the planned quantities and budget.
7. Procurement & Vendor Coordination
• Assist procurement teams with material quantity and cost requirements.
• Compare supplier quotations and negotiate rates where required.
• Monitor material price changes and their impact on project costs.
8. Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain estimation sheets, BOQs, rate analyses, quotations, and cost reports.
• Prepare monthly cost-control reports.
• Maintain records of approved budgets, variations, commitments, and actual expenditure.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and management review.
9. Technical & Commercial Coordination
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, project managers, planning engineers, procurement teams, and site engineers.
• Review drawings and specifications for discrepancies affecting cost.
• Participate in value-engineering exercises to reduce project costs without compromising quality.
10. Software & Tools

• Use MS Excel extensively for estimation, rate analysis, and cost control.
• Use AutoCAD for drawing review and quantity take-off.
• Use quantity surveying/estimation and project management software as required.
• Maintain organized cost databases and historical rates.

Key Skills Required

• Quantity surveying and quantity take-off
• BOQ preparation
• Rate analysis
• Construction cost estimation
• Cost control and forecasting
• Tendering and contract knowledge
• Variation management
• Excel and construction software
• Drawing and specification interpretation
• Vendor/subcontractor negotiation
• Analytical and communication skills

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• 49 years of experience in construction cost estimation, quantity surveying, or commercial functions.
• Strong knowledge of BOQ preparation, quantity take-off, rate analysis, and cost estimation.
• Experience in preparing tenders, quotations, budgets, and cost comparison statements.
• Good understanding of civil, structural, architectural, and finishing works.
• Familiarity with construction materials, labour productivity, equipment costs, and market rates.
• Experience in cost control, budget monitoring, variation orders, and progress billing/RA bills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of AutoCAD and estimation/QS software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good coordination and communication skills with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and site teams.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects/tenders simultaneously

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Training and skill-development opportunities
• Medical/health insurance benefits as per company policy
• Provident Fund (PF) and other statutory benefits
• Travel/site visit allowances, where applicable
• Mobile/communication allowance, where applicable
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
• Job stability and long-term career opportunities