Billing Engineer

Job Description: Billing Engineer Botswana Projects

Position

Billing Engineer

Location

Botswana – Project Site

Company

Jindal Projects & Engineers

Job Summary

Jindal Projects & Engineers is seeking an experienced Billing Engineer to be based in Botswana and support project billing, quantity measurement, cost tracking, and commercial documentation for ongoing projects.

The role will be responsible for preparing and verifying client bills, subcontractor bills, measurement sheets, quantity reconciliation, and supporting the Project Manager and commercial team in ensuring accurate and timely project billing.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare interim and final client bills based on approved measurements and contractual rates.
• Prepare and verify RA Bills, work bills, subcontractor bills, and material bills.
• Conduct site measurements and maintain accurate Measurement Books (MB) and quantity records.
• Reconcile quantities executed at site against BOQ quantities, drawings, and approved variations.
• Prepare BOQ, quantity take-offs, rate analysis, and variation statements.
• Verify subcontractor measurements and bills before submission for approval.
• Track work progress and coordinate with site engineers, planning teams, subcontractors, and the client’s representatives.
• Maintain records of approved drawings, specifications, work orders, amendments, and variation orders relevant to billing.
• Identify quantity deviations, scope changes, and potential claims and report them to the Project Manager/Commercial Manager.
• Assist in preparation of monthly billing forecasts and project cost reports.
• Monitor billed versus executed quantities and support timely recovery of outstanding bill amounts.
• Ensure billing documentation complies with contractual requirements and project procedures.
• Coordinate with finance and commercial teams regarding invoice submission, certification, deductions, and payment status.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and commercial reviews.
• Support project close-out, final account preparation, and reconciliation.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of relevant experience in billing/quantity surveying, preferably in construction, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC projects.
• Experience in preparing client and subcontractor bills and handling site measurements.
• Good understanding of BOQ, rate analysis, variations, measurements, contracts, and project documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with AutoCAD; knowledge of billing/ERP software will be an advantage.
• Strong numerical, analytical, documentation, and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work independently at a project site and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in EPC, industrial, infrastructure, power, steel, mining, roads, buildings, or large-scale construction projects will be preferred.

Experience working on international projects or in Africa will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Quantity measurement and verification
• Client billing and subcontractor billing
• BOQ and quantity reconciliation
• Contract and commercial awareness
• Variation and claim documentation
• MS Excel and data analysis
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under project deadlines
• Willingness to work at remote/project locations in Botswana

Reporting

Reports to: Project Manager / Commercial Manager

Employment Conditions

• Position will be based in Botswana, with deployment to project sites as required.
• Candidate must be willing to work in a site-based/project environment.
• Compensation, accommodation, travel, medical coverage, and other benefits will be as per company policy and applicable assignment terms.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV highlighting relevant billing, quantity surveying, BOQ, and project experience, along with their current location, notice period, and expected compensation.