Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation and Budget Management:

Billing engineers estimate costs for materials, labor, and machinery, and track project expenses to ensure they stay within the allocated budget.

Bill Preparation and Processing:

They prepare bills of quantities (BOQ), process payment claims (RA bills, vendor bills), and generate invoices for contractors and clients.

Contract Management:

Billing engineers ensure that all billing activities adhere to contractual terms and conditions, including payment schedules and milestones.

Verification and Reconciliation:

They verify the accuracy of invoices, reconcile financial records, and resolve any discrepancies or disputes.

Coordination and Communication:

Billing engineers collaborate with project managers, contractors, suppliers, and accounting/finance departments to facilitate smooth billing processes.

Reporting and Analysis:

They prepare financial reports, analyze billing data, and provide insights into project costs and revenues.
Required Skills:

Technical Proficiency:

Strong knowledge of construction industry billing practices, including measurement methods (e.g., IS codes), BOQ preparation, and invoice verification.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve billing issues.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Effective communication is essential for interacting with various stakeholders and resolving billing disputes.

Software Proficiency:

Familiarity with relevant software such as MS Excel, and potentially ERP systems and billing software.

Attention to Detail:

Accuracy is crucial in billing, so a keen eye for detail is essential.
In essence, a billing engineer acts as a bridge between the technical aspects of a construction project and its financial management, ensuring that all financial transactions are handled efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with the project's contractual obligations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ?20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person