COST ENGINEER

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

A leading engineering service company

Review scope of work, specifications and drawings received from client. Understand fully the instruction to Bidder requirements and coordinate BOQ of Engineering projects and firming up costs.

Prepare and assist in the development of a Work Breakdown Structure in a project, WBS should be aligned with the schedule and cost and suitable in capturing all cost components for easy tracking.

Prepare multi-discipline Conceptual, Pre-FEED, FEED & Detailed Engineering Design cost estimates for  projects (Class 1-2-3-4 Estimates) and ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance within scope of work and should aligned and standardized with Estimating Methodology in all estimate/project phases and in accordance with company guidelines  and procedures.

Oversee the establishment of labour and construction equipment rates, equipment prices, bulk material unit prices and quantities for estimates and change orders.

Prepare estimating plan and methods and other estimating procedures including Basis of Estimates tailored to each project that would reflect the project execution philosophy.

Minimum of 5 years of practical experience

BSc. Civil/Mechanical engineering/ Quantity surveyor

Project management certification

Farmiliar with cost risk analysis practices

Excellent oral and written communication.

About this role

Summary

Develop cost estimates, manage project costs, oversee BOQ, and ensure estimate accuracy.

Job title

cost engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cost estimationproject managementcivil engineeringmechanical engineeringquantity surveyorcost risk analysiscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cost estimationproject managementcivil engineeringmechanical engineeringquantity surveying
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City