Rail Cost Control & Estimation Specialist - Philippines

Reference: 302081596_1750764547

Rail/ Metro Cost Control & Estimation Specialist: Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Cost Control Estimation Specialist for an on-going Rail/ Metro project in Philippines.

Opportunity:

This leading international consultancy, with a global reputation for delivering major rail and infrastructure projects around the world are looking for an experienced international expert to join their team. The initial contract shall be a 12-month (with considerable extensions) assignment to be based in the capital, Manila as part of an international team.

Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be responsible for supporting in the management and implementation of all procurement and commercial aspects of the project. These will be during the design, tendering, procurement and constructions stages. The role shall be working on behalf of the end client on the JICA/ ADB financed project being carried out to FIDIC conditions.

Major Tasks and Duties

1) Review the cost and quantity estimation based on the detailed engineering design drawings and technical specifications.

2) Assist the end client in evaluating bids submitted by contractors in terms of cost aspect.

3) Check all submissions regarding invoices from contractor(s) related to all construction works including track, civil, structure, building (stations and depot) except signaling & telecom. E&M,rolling stock.

Key requirements for the role:

  • Graduate in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
  • 20 years of General Work Experience
    • Experience in design, tender assistance and construction stage for railway projects: Ten (10) years
    • Experience as cost estimation specialist in at least one (1) railway project in design stage and in one (1) railway project in construction stage. The project size is to be (procurement/construction cost) > USD 100 mil (amount of the related packages)

Salary Package:

The salary package would be free of Taxes and expected to be $9-10,000 per month. Additionally there would be allowances for accommodation, Travel and insurances.

Language:

English

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Cost Estimation, Contract Specialist, FIDIC, Consultancy, Bid, Tender, Contracts Manager, Claims, Project Controls, Construction, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, South East Asia, Philippines, Asian Development Bank (ADB), World bank (WB), ADB, JICA, EBRD

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any senior International jobs please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$9,000.00 - $10,000.00
Per month
USD9000 - USD10000 per month + Tax free & $3,000 allowances
Added 24/06/2025
Reference: 302081596_1750764547

Rail Cost Control & Estimation Specialist - Philippines

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