Job Description

Cost Management & Budget Control

·       Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts aligned with project schedules.

·       Track and report cost-to-complete, cost variance, and earned value metrics (where applicable).

·       Identify cost risks and opportunities; recommend mitigation and value engineering initiatives.

Measurement, BOQ & Estimation

·       Take-off quantities from drawings and specifications; ensure accurate measurement and re-measurement.

·       Prepare, update, and control BOQs, cost breakdown structures, and rate build-ups.

·       Support tender pricing, bid evaluation, and pre/post-contract cost analysis.

 

Contract Administration

·       Administer contract provisions (e.g., [FIDIC / SIA / JCT / NEC] as applicable): notices, payment terms, variations, EOTs, and contractual correspondence.

·       Maintain contractual records and ensure compliance with procedures for approvals, documentation, and payment certification.

·       Coordinate with Project Manager/Engineer on contract obligations and change control.

 

Progress Valuations & Payment Certification

·       Prepare and submit interim payment applications/IPC, including measurement of executed work and supporting documents.

·       Evaluate and certify subcontractor interim payments, retention, back charges, and reconciliation of accounts.

·       Prepare final accounts and close-out documentation for clients and subcontractors.

 

Variations, Claims & Dispute Support

·       Identify, quantify, and price variations; prepare variation orders and support negotiation/settlement.

·       Support claims preparation (additional cost, prolongation, disruption) and respond to client/consultant queries.

·       Assist in EOT substantiation with cost impacts and contemporaneous records.

 

Procurement & Subcontract Management

·       Support procurement planning, scope definition, and tendering for subcontract packages.

·       Conduct technical/commercial evaluations, negotiation support, and contract award recommendations.

·       Manage subcontract agreements, performance tracking, and commercial reporting.

 

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

·       Produce periodic cost reports and dashboards for management and project teams.

·       Liaise with site engineers, planning, QA/QC, and procurement to verify progress and cost alignment.

·       Participate in commercial meetings with client/consultant and provide clear commercial positions.