安装造价工程师 (Installation Cost Engineer)

About the role

The Installation Cost Engineer will support the budgeting, cost control and bidding processes for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) works across large‑scale projects. The role involves close collaboration with design, construction and procurement teams to ensure cost‑effective delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare the overall project target cost based on design schemes and provide optimization suggestions, focusing on MEP work.
• Draft bidding documents and construction contracts for each work package and advise on optimal bidding modes.
• Participate in design, consultancy, construction, material and equipment tendering, as well as investment control.
• Develop project fund plans aligned with the project schedule.
• Audit bidding and bid‑evaluation activities and negotiate contracts, primarily for MEP components.
• Control enquiry costs for key equipment and continuously improve cost‑audit regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
• Cost Engineer qualification or equivalent, with a strong MEP background.
• 5–10 years of cost management or budgeting experience, preferably in water‑treatment, municipal or chemical projects.
• Proficiency in construction processes, national and regional cost standards, and the ability to perform independent quantity take‑off and cost compilation.
• Willingness to travel on short‑term assignments and work on‑site under high‑intensity conditions.
• English reading and writing ability is a plus.

Required skills

• Cost estimation and budgeting for MEP works.
• Quantity take‑off and volume calculation.
• Bidding document preparation and contract drafting.
• Project fund planning and investment control.
• Cost audit and cost‑control procedures.
• Knowledge of national and regional construction cost standards.