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Cost Estimator (Construction) - WFH/Morning Shift

  • Full Time, onsite
  • HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions (HGS OSS)
  • Philippines, Philippines
Salary undisclosed

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Position Overview:

Assess each project and complete accurate bill of quantities, budgets and purchase

orders. Monitor and assess over budget and or no budget invoices, return credits and

complete budget adjustments in consultation and the approval from the General

Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete bill or quantities for building materials & labour associated with each

construction project

• Complete budgets within company Workflow System to form purchase orders for

suppliers and contractors

• Issue purchase orders to suppliers & contractors

• Assessing invoices relating to budget overruns (over, under or no budget)

• Confirming of extra orders for items missed or underestimated

• Complete budget adjustment (Manager approval required)

• Assist Sales & Selections by confirming quantities and costing’s

• Prepare cost analysis

• Provide feedback on process improvement within the team and assist in

implementing changes to improve efficiencies

• Conduct research and investigations as required

• Keeping up to date records

• Maintain monthly targets

• Promote a continuous improvement environment

• Maintaining a safe, healthy, and enjoyable work environment

• Establish and maintain safe & healthy working relationships with suppliers,

contractors, and stakeholders

Critical Tasks:

• Complete bill of quantities & budgets as required to meet deadlines

• Issue purchase orders

• Assess & process invoices relating to budget overruns (over, under or no budget)

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achieving weekly and monthly targets

• Improvement of estimates and actual budget costs

• Adherence to company policies and procedures

• Maintain safe & healthy working relationships with internal & external resources

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in quantify bill of quantities for construction projects

• Effective time management skills

• Effective planning and organizational skills

• Ability to work under pressure, problem solve and make decisions

• Ability to work autonomously and maintain workflow

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent numeracy skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent customer service, conflict resolution and negotiation skills

• Must be diligent and thorough

• Strong attention to detail

• Capacity to exercise judgement and direction when dealing with sensitive and or

confidential information

• Positive approach

• Knowledge and understanding of construction requirements, practices and

products

• Knowledge and understanding of internal documents including but not limited

to, specifications, selections, plans and construction details

• Sound knowledge of MS Office Suite, including primarily Outlook, Excel and

Word

• Certificate or Diploma in Construction (desirable)

• White Card Training (desirable