TECHNICAL OFFICER

About the role

This role involves comprehensive review and verification of purchase orders against approved budgets, canvass sheets, price quotations, and supplier agreements prior to the President's signature. You will evaluate technical drawings, plans, specifications, and engineering submittals for accuracy and completeness, and monitor project cost reports, variation orders, and change requests to confirm alignment with original contracts and approved budgets.

Key responsibilities

• Cross-check purchase orders (PO's) against approved budgets, canvass sheets, price quotations, and supplier agreements prior to the President's signature
• Verify that item descriptions, quantities, unit costs, and specification match approved requisitions, bills of quantities (BOQs), and project requirements
• Flag pricing discrepancies, unauthorized substitutions, incomplete documentation, or deviations from standard procurement procedures for the President's attention
• Confirm that POs comply with RA9184, PHILGEPS requirements (where applicable), and internal procurement policies prior to endorsement
• Review technical drawings, plans, specifications, and engineering submittals routed to the Office of the President for accuracy and completeness
• Evaluate cost estimates, bid tabulations, and contractor/supplier proposals for technical soundness and cost reasonableness
• Monitor project cost reports, variations orders, and change requests to confirm alignment with the original contract and approved budget
• Cross-reference supplier and subcontractor billings against delivery receipts, work accomplishment reports, and site validation as needed
• Identify potential cost overruns, delays or contractual risks and escalate findings promptly to the President with supporting documentation
• Maintain an organized tracking log of all PO's and technical documents reviewed, including status, findings and resolution

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or background in Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering
• PRC license (CE, Architect or allied field) is required
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in procurement/purchasing review, cost engineering, quantity surveying, or project technical support within the construction or infrastructure industry
• Experience in preparing or auditing BOQ's, cost estimates, and PO documentation is required
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOQs and cost estimates
• Sharp analytical and numerical accuracy
• Sound judgement in identifying discrepancies and risks
• High level of integrity and discretion