Cost Planner/Estimator

JOB TITLE: COST PLANNER/ESTIMATOR LOCATION: CEBU CITY WORK ARRANGEMENT: WORK ON-SITE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL TIME SHIFT: 7:00AM – 4:00PM COMPANY DESCRIPTION About BSA Solutions Come and be part of the BSA Solutions Inc. team! Where we're not just offering jobs- we're building careers. With offices in both the Philippines and Malaysia, we offer a wide range of diversified roles across various industries, from accounting and IT to marketing and human resources. We are a dynamic, fast-growing company committed to nurturing an inclusive and supportive workplace culture where you can thrive. With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and competitive benefits, we provide the perfect environment for you to grow both personally and professionally. If you are a talented professional eager to contribute to a world-class team and work with global clients, your next great career move is waiting for you right here. We are a talent outsourcing company with offices in the Philippines and Malaysia. We guide, inspire, and empower young talents to be the heroes that drive business growth. We are more than just a workplace-we are a family. We create a satisfying work environment, one where you'll look forward to coming to every day. A place where the best and brightest minds meet to build a community of successful companies. WHAT DO WE OFFER Financial Security: Enjoy a stable and competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance and paid time off. Structured Career Growth: Benefit from clear advancement opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and personalised training programs that go beyond a typical job. Community and Support: Become part of a collaborative, dynamic team. You'll work in a supportive environment where you can build strong professional relationships and grow together. Global Career Opportunities: Work with leading companies from around the world and gain international exposure, all from the comfort of your home country JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a professional to provide offshore cost planning support to the Preconstruction Manager by preparing high-level Bills of Quantities (BOQs) from project designs, obtaining competitive trade pricing, and progressively developing cost plans alongside value engineering initiatives. This role is responsible for helping maintain accurate and up-to-date project cost plans throughout the client’s process, enabling informed decision-making and effective cost management. The Preconstruction Manager retains overall accountability for the project cost plan. WHAT YOU’LL DO Quantities & BOQs Build high-level Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for the entire project based on design documentation. Update quantities progressively as the design develops (50%, 80%, and 100% milestones). Keep take-offs accurate, complete, and align with the latest documentation. Ensure factory rates and all cost-of-sale items (e.g., delivery) are reflected in the cost plan. Work with the client’s cost plan templates, checklists, and standard rates. Cost Planning & Trade Pricing Assist the Preconstruction Manager (PCM) in building and maintaining the progressive cost plan throughout the design phase. Liaise with the Construction and Delivery teams to prepare clear Scopes of Work (SOWs) for each trade. Obtain a minimum of three (3) competitive quotes from all trades throughout the design phase. Use the same subcontractors throughout the project and obtain updated pricing as documentation progresses. Confirm complete trade and supplier coverage by the 100% documentation milestone, ensuring there are no gaps. Prepare trade comparison reports and ensure subcontractor exclusions are identified and addressed. Show additions and deductions with each update to keep the cost plan transparent and current. Ensure project-specific Scopes of Work (SOWs) are reviewed and approved by the Delivery team and signed off by contractors upon pricing submission. Value Engineering Progressively cost value engineering (VE) initiatives throughout the design phase. Price design options and alternatives to help the PCM maximize gross profit (GP). Reflect the client’s standardized, value-engineered solutions in pricing. Flag cost risks and savings opportunities to the PCM early in the design process. Process & Support Operate as an offshore support function to the PCM, who retains accountability for the project cost plan. Follow the client’s cost planning process from gate to gate. Maintain accurate records, document control, and cost/risk register inputs. Communicate clearly across time zones and deliver work within agreed timeframes. Capture lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of templates, rates, and tools. REQUIREMENT Minimum of 5 years of relevant estimating experience. Experience in industrial construction is preferred. Experience with pre-construction drawings and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) is required. Experience with Procore is an advantage but not required. Proactive, collaborative, and willing to support the team where needed. Ready to apply your expertise in a role that offers both stability and significant growth? If you have a passion for precision and a talent for supporting others, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and apply now to join our world-class team!