Budget Engineer or Architect | CONSTRUCTION

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Civil Engineer or Architect to prepare, analyze, and control project cost structures, ensuring accuracy and resource optimization. Key Highlights: 1. Crucial role in the financial viability of construction and urban development projects. 2. Opportunity to optimize resources and support procurement and purchasing. 3. Collaboration in defining investment flows and managing inputs. **ABOUT THE POSITION** FENICIA CONSTRUCTORES S.A.S. is seeking a Civil Engineer or Architect with a minimum of two (2\) years of verifiable experience in budgeting and cost control. We seek a candidate with strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and strategic vision—capable of ensuring the financial viability of our projects from planning through execution. **Position Objective** To prepare, analyze, and control project cost structures, ensuring budget accuracy, resource optimization, and technical support during procurement and purchasing stages. Functions and Responsibilities * Budget preparation: Perform detailed calculation of direct and indirect costs for construction and urban development projects. * Unit Price Analysis (APU): Structure and continuously update APUs, considering productivity, materials, equipment, and labor. * Quantity Take-offs: Perform quantity breakdowns and calculations based on architectural and structural drawings (AutoCAD/BIM). * Cost Control: Conduct budgetary tracking, analyzing variances between baseline budgets and actual executed costs. * Financial Reports: Generate periodic projected cash flow and cost status reports for management. * Progress Payments and Certificates: Technically review and validate progress payment certificates and change orders (increases/decreases in quantities) submitted by site supervision. Technical Planning and Control * Budget–Schedule Integration: Collaborate in defining investment flows based on the master schedule in Microsoft Project. * Input Management: Forecast material and supply requirements according to the scheduled construction progress. * Risk Analysis: Identify market price fluctuations that may affect project profitability and propose mitigation strategies. **Requirements** * Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture. * Experience: Minimum 2 years of specific experience in budgeting and cost control (verifiable). * Knowledge: Solid experience in urban development and housing projects. * Software: Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas), Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and specialized budgeting software (e.g., Opus, Presto, or Sinco). **EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS** * Contract type: Indefinite-term contract. * Salary: $3\.100\.000 \+ Transportation allowance \+ Statutory benefits. * Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 am–1:00 pm and 2:00 pm–5:00 pm \| Friday, 7:00 am–1:00 pm and 2:00 pm–4:00 pm. * Workplace: Technical / Administrative Office. **RESIDENCE LOCATION** Preferably in **Northern Sabana:** Cajicá, Chía, or Zipaquirá. Application Interested candidates should send their CV to: **servicioalcliente.fenicia@gmail.com** Job Type: Full-time Workplace: On-site employment