Executive Engineer, Budgeting, Construction Department

Job purpose

The Engineer (Budgeting) provides technical and operational support to the Executive Engineer, Planning & Monitoring and the Executive Engineer, Quantities (BoQ) in developing and finalising project schedules, budgets, BoQs, tender and procurement documents. The role also ensures timely updating of project information in MIS and ERP systems and conducts site visits, as assigned, to assist site supervisors with project monitoring and implementation.

About the role

BRAC is an international development organisation founded in Bangladesh that partners with over 100 million people living with inequality and poverty globally to create sustainable opportunities to realise potential.

Working at BRAC is not like any other job. It is a platform where you can bring about real change for people who need it the most. We are not just dreaming of a better world, we are building it. Join us to find the way.

Job Purpose:

The Engineer (Budgeting) provides technical and operational support to the Executive Engineer, Planning & Monitoring and the Executive Engineer, Quantities (BoQ) in developing and finalising project schedules, budgets, BoQs, tender and procurement documents. The role also ensures timely updating of project information in MIS and ERP systems and conducts site visits, as assigned, to assist site supervisors with project monitoring and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Engineer, Planning & Monitoring, in developing project schedules and preliminary budgets by collecting, analysing and compiling project progress and expenditure data, and preparing draft monitoring reports.
• Conduct quantity take-offs from architectural, structural and MEP drawings, including AutoCAD files; prepare draft BoQs and rate analyses; and compile prevailing market rates for materials and labour under the guidance of the Executive Engineer, Quantities (BoQ).
• Prepare and compile tender documents, technical specifications, quotation documents, comparative statements and other procurement-related documentation as assigned.
• Compile information for variation and change orders, verify quantities and calculations, and assist in updating project budget records to reflect approved changes.
• Update project-related information, including schedules, progress, quantities, budgets, expenditure and variation records, in MIS and the organisation's ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct assigned site visits to verify measurements, monitor work progress, assess construction quality against approved drawings and BoQs, and collect relevant project information.
• Document site observations and report findings to the supervisor.
• Maintain organised digital and physical records of project schedules, budgets, BoQs, tender and procurement documents, variation orders, and site visit reports to ensure proper documentation and easy retrieval.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of Programme Participants, people who come into contact with the organisation and team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) to achieve the programme goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do so.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of quantity surveying, measurement methods and quantity take-offs.
• Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting and rate analysis.
• Basic knowledge of tender documentation and procurement procedures.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, particularly drawing measurement tools.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced proficiency preferred), MS Word and other relevant office applications.
• Familiarity with MIS, ERP systems and project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project).
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Effective communication and coordination skills when working with office and site teams.

Educational Requirements:

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputed institution.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of practical professional experience in the construction sector, with strong expertise in quantity surveying, rate analysis, cost estimation, tendering, and project budget management.

Benefits:

Festival Bonus, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Health and Life Insurance, Maternity/ Paternity Leave, Wellness Centre Facility, Day Care Facility, and others as per policy.

*This position is open to Bangladeshi nationals only.

*BRAC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and Monitoring Support: Assist the Executive Engineer, Planning & Monitoring in developing project schedules and preliminary budgets by collecting, analysing, and compiling project progress and expenditure data, and preparing draft monitoring reports.
• Quantity Surveying and BoQ Support: Conduct quantity take-offs from architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, including AutoCAD files, prepare draft BoQs and rate analyses, and compile prevailing market rates for materials and labour under the guidance of the Executive Engineer, Quantities (BoQ).
• Tender and Procurement Documentation: Draft, prepare, compile, and format tender documents, technical specifications, quotation documents, comparative statements, and other procurement-related documentation as assigned.
• Variation and Budget Management Support: Compile relevant information for variation and change orders, verify quantities and calculations, and assist in updating project budget records to reflect approved changes.
• MIS and ERP Management: Ensure timely entry and updating of project-related information, including schedules, progress, quantities, budgets, expenditure, and variation records, in MIS and the organisation's ERP system, maintaining data accuracy and consistency.
• Site Visits and Technical Support: Conduct site visits as assigned to verify measurements, monitor work progress, assess quality against approved drawings and BoQs, and collect relevant project information. Document observations and report findings to the supervisor.
• Project Documentation and Record Management: Maintain systematic and organised digital and physical records of project schedules, budgets, BoQs, tender and procurement documents, variation orders, and site visit reports to ensure proper documentation and easy retrieval.

Required knowledge

• Quantity surveying and measurement methods
• Reading drawings, BoQs and specifications
• Basics of project scheduling, budgeting and rate analysis
• Basics of tender and procurement documents

Required skills

• AutoCAD (measurement tools)
• MS Excel (advanced level preferred)
• MIS and ERP software
• MS Word for document preparation
• Basic scheduling software (MS Project)

Required competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and follow guidance
• Willingness to travel to project sites
• Communication with office and site teams

Additional requirements

• AutoCAD (measurement tools)
• MS Excel (advanced level preferred)
• MIS and ERP software
• MS Word for document preparation
• Basic scheduling software (MS Project)

• Quantity surveying and measurement methods
• Reading drawings, BoQs and specifications
• Basics of project scheduling, budgeting and rate analysis
• Basics of tender and procurement documents

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and follow guidance
• Willingness to travel to project sites
• Communication with office and site teams

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputed Institution.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of practical professional experience in the construction sector, with strong expertise in quantity surveying, rate analysis, cost estimation, tendering, and project budget management.