Cost and Budget Engineer

Description

Job Summary: Cost and Budget Engineer focused on low- and medium-voltage electrical projects, responsible for budget preparation, analysis, and monitoring. Key Highlights: 1. Preparation and analysis of budgets for electrical projects. 2. Advanced Excel proficiency and budgeting software expertise. 3. Profitability analysis and cost optimization. Responsibilities of the Cost and Budget Engineer (Low- and Medium-Voltage) * **Prepare and analyze budgets** for low- and medium-voltage electrical projects, considering materials, labor, equipment, tools, and indirect costs. * **Perform unit price analysis (UPA)** for activities related to electrical installations, including conduits, wiring, electrical panels, grounding systems, and protective devices. * **Review and analyze drawings, technical specifications, and project scopes** to identify required resources and ensure accurate cost estimation. * **Prepare technical and economic quotations** for tenders, commercial proposals, and electrical services. * **Request and evaluate supplier quotations** for electrical materials, equipment, and specialized services to develop competitive budgets. * **Perform electrical quantity take-offs** from drawings and technical site visits, verifying material quantities and required activities. * **Analyze project profitability and economic viability**, considering margins, operating costs, and technical risks. * **Coordinate with engineering, operations, and logistics departments** to validate resources, execution timelines, and project technical conditions. * **Prepare cost comparisons and economic proposals** to support management decision-making. * **Conduct cost control and monitoring during project execution**, comparing budgeted vs. actual costs. * **Participate in technical site visits and field surveys** to assess real project conditions and improve estimation accuracy. * **Prepare project cost and profitability analysis reports** for management or the administrative department. * **Maintain an up-to-date database of market prices for electrical materials, equipment, and labor**. * **Support preparation of valuations, change orders, and construction change control**, ensuring proper economic justification. * **Identify opportunities for cost optimization and improvements in budgeting processes**, without compromising quality or technical compliance. Required Competencies or Experience * Experience in **industrial, commercial, or infrastructure electrical projects**. * Knowledge of **electrical regulations and technical standards**. * Proficiency in **advanced Excel, budgeting software, and reading of electrical drawings**. * Experience with **substations, electrical panels, conduits, protection systems, and grounding systems**. * Ability in **financial analysis, supplier negotiation, and cost control**. Employment Type: Full-time Salary: S/.2,500.00 \- S/.3,500.00 per month Work Location: On-site employment