Cost Engineer

Company Description Innoland Development Corporation is a real estate developer in the Philippines, registered with the Philippine Securities Exchange Commission in 2005 and listed as an Ecozone Facilities Enterprise with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. The company delivers commercial, industrial, and residential properties designed as functional, aesthetically appealing spaces for its clients. Its flagship projects, Calyx Centre and Link, are located in Cebu I.T. Park and have helped establish its presence in Cebu’s prime business district. Innoland has expanded to Luzon with developments such as Aeon Center, Polaris, and Capella in Filinvest City, Alabang, serving multinational and BPO companies. With additional projects in the pipeline, Innoland is positioned for continued growth and long-term career opportunities in shaping the country’s skyline.
Role Description The Cost Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Cebu, responsible for managing and controlling project costs across Innoland’s real estate developments. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and reviewing cost estimates, monitoring project budgets, and tracking expenditures against approved allocations. The role involves analyzing cost data, forecasting financial requirements, and supporting decision-making to ensure projects are delivered within budget and aligned with financial targets. The Cost Engineer collaborates with project managers, procurement teams, and contractors to validate cost proposals, evaluate variations, and implement cost-saving measures. The role also requires maintaining accurate cost records, preparing regular cost reports, and ensuring compliance with internal standards and relevant regulations.
Qualifications

• Strong Cost Control and Cost Management skills, with experience overseeing project expenses from planning to completion.
• Proficiency in Cost Engineering, including preparation of cost estimates, cost analysis, and value engineering activities.
• Excellent Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and recommend cost-efficient solutions.
• Practical experience in Budgeting, including developing, monitoring, and updating project budgets and forecasts.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with construction project workflows, contracts, and procurement processes within real estate development.
• Ability to work on-site in Cebu, collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with relevant software tools (e.g., MS Excel, cost management or ERP systems); professional engineering license or certification is an advantage.