Job Details


Cost Control


Cost Expert  Manila,   Posted: 3/31/2026
Job Description

Job ID#:

15380

Discipline:

Cost Control

Language:

English


We are bidding for work on the Malolos–Clark Railway Project (Tranche 2) CDC2 Project Implementation Review and Capacity Development Support for Railway Projects and we are seeking suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the role of Cost Expert. 

These are intermittent contract assignments with the number of person-months stated below.
 
The objectives of the consulting services are to provide the client with support in reviewing and updating the Master Implementation Plan (MIP) which refers to the overall project timeline/schedule consisting of right-of-way and site acquisition schedule, construction schedule, and other relevant project activities. The MIP is prepared by the GCs through compiling the work programs submitted by the Contractors of the NSCR System and maintained by the client. The objectives also include a diagnosis of key implementation challenges and resource requirements for the updated MIP and prepare a preliminary proposal for implementation capacity development program.

Cost Expert (2.25 person-months, intermittent)

Responsibilities:
- Review and validate project cost estimates and financial data;
- Conduct financial analyses to support project justification and loan due diligence by potential development partners where required;
- Ensure that cost information and financial reports comply with the requirements of the DOTr, DOF, DEPDev and the potential funding partners;
- Coordinate with PMO, Engineer, and Contractors to ensure consistency between cost, schedule, and implementation plans.

 
Job Requirements

 

- Certified professional in finance, economics, quantity surveying, or a related discipline, with membership in a recognized professional organization
- Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in cost estimate and cost control, of large-scale infrastructure or rail projects.
- Relevant bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Engineering or related discipline is required.
- Relevant master's degree is valued.
- Lead Contractor/Consultant experience in major railway projects is preferred.
- Experience working on ADB, or similar international organizations financed project is valued.




 

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