Cost Engineer (Electrical)

Job Description

Job Description

Role & Responsibility

• Negotiate commercial terms on construction and services agreements.
• Substantiate and negotiate change orders with sub-contractors.
• Prepare and review detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for electrical systems (e.g., MV / LV distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, telecom, etc.).
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to support accurate cost forecasting.
• Manage and process change orders related to electrical scope, including pricing and cost justification.
• Monitor actual costs vs. estimated budgets; perform cost variance analysis and update forecasts.
• Support procurement and contract teams with scope alignment and pricing breakdowns.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals, payment applications, and change requests.
• Collaborate closely with Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, and Schedulers to maintain cost control.
• Generate and present periodic cost performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all cost-related processes follow corporate standards and client requirements.

Qualification

Preferred