A Cost Engineerapplies scientific principles and techniques to estimate, control, and forecast project costs. Acting as the financial backbone of engineering and construction projects, they balance time, quality, and budget to prevent cost overruns and support management decision-making.

Job Description

• Cost Estimating: Prepares preliminary budgets, quantity take-offs, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ) before a project begins.
• Cost Control: Tracks actual expenditures against approved budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Billing Validation: Reviews and validates subcontractor claims, variation orders, and progress billings.
• Risk Management: Forecasts cost-to-complete, identifies potential financial risks, and implements value engineering.