Cost Engineer (Electrical)

Role & Responsibility

- Negotiate commercial terms on construction and services agreements.- Substantiate and negotiate change orders with sub-contractors.- Prepare and review detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs for electrical systems (e.g., MV/LV distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, telecom, etc.).- Analyze drawings, specifications, and technical documents to support accurate cost forecasting.- Manage and process change orders related to electrical scope, including pricing and cost justification.- Monitor actual costs vs. estimated budgets; perform cost variance analysis and update forecasts.- Support procurement and contract teams with scope alignment and pricing breakdowns.- Evaluate subcontractor proposals, payment applications, and change requests.- Collaborate closely with Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, and Schedulers to maintain cost control.- Generate and present periodic cost performance reports to internal and external stakeholders.- Ensure all cost-related processes follow corporate standards and client requirements.

Qualification- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.- Minimum 5 years of experience in cost engineering, estimating, or quantity surveying for electrical systems in construction projects.- Solid understanding of electrical construction methods, equipment, and installation standards.- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and cost management tools- Experience with construction contract types such as Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-plus, and their cost tracking implications.- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.- Ability to interpret electrical drawings and specifications accurately.

Preferred

- Previous experience on semiconductor facilities, or industrial MEP projects- Bilingual (English, Korean) Preferred but it is not critical factor