Role overview
Albania Bay Marina is looking for an experienced Cost Engineer skilled in developing estimates and determining construction project costs. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical abilities, sound technical and economic knowledge, and experience with price analysis, quantity take-offs, and technical and financial documentation to support efficient project planning and delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Develop bills of quantities (BoQs) and cost estimates for construction projects.
- Determine work quantities from technical drawings and the associated project documents.
- Assess projects to ensure that drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates are consistent with one another.
- Produce unit price analyses covering construction work items, materials, and labor.
- Revise cost estimates to reflect project modifications and technical requirements.
- Work with designers, site engineers, and other departments to maintain accurate data.
- Develop initial cost estimates for new projects.
- Assist with the preparation of technical and financial documents.
- Check quantities of work actually completed and compare them with the quantities included in cost estimates.
- Organize, maintain, and archive project technical and financial records.
Qualifications
- A university degree in Civil Engineering is required.
- At least 5 years of experience developing bills of quantities and cost estimates in the construction sector is necessary.
- Candidates must be proficient in interpreting technical drawings, developing price analyses, calculating quantities, and working with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, alongside specialized cost-estimation software.
- Knowledge must cover construction legislation, technical standards, market analysis, cost monitoring, and checking construction work payment statements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities are essential, together with effective teamwork and deadline management skills.
- Previous work on civil, industrial, or infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
Required documents