Cost Engineer; Electrical

About the job 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.

• 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.

• Previous experience on semiconductor facilities, or industrial MEP projects.
• Bilingual (English, Korean) preferred but it is not a critical factor.